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27 Boko Haram Fighters Killed In Borno

27 Boko Haram Fighters Killed In Borno The air component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Southern and Northern Tumbus areas of Borno. An operational report of the Nigerian Air Force, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday, indicated that the strikes were conducted following Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions across the theatre....

27 Boko Haram Fighters Killed In Borno - dailyguide.ng 27 Boko Haram Fighters Killed In Borno   The air component of Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai has neutralised 27 terrorists in separate air interdiction missions targeting terrorist enclaves in the Southern and Northern Tumbus areas of Borno. An operational report of the Nigerian Air Force, ma...

Abducted General Who Died In Bandits’ Captivity Buried At Gidan Dawa Cemetery

The remains of Rabe Abubakar, the retired major general who died in captivity, have been laid to rest at the Gidan Dawa Cemetery in Katsina state.

According to NAN, the burial, conducted according to Islamic rites, took place at about 6:45pm on Saturday, shortly after the release of his remains by the bandits.

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Abducted General Died From Complications Of Diabetes, Hypertension, Says Katsina Govt.

The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to his family, the state, and the nation.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Muazu, the State government said the retired senior military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension during his captivity.

The government expressed deep sorrow over the development, noting that extensive efforts were made by the state government and security agencies to secure the ex-Army General’s release to no avail.

“It is with profound sadness that we confirm the General’s death while in bandits’ captivity. Despite the relentless and concerted efforts of the State Government and various security agencies to secure his safe release, the situation ended in this tragedy,” the statement said.