# Retired General Abducted in Katsina

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-05-31T12:25:22+00:00
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Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife were violently abducted from their car in Katsina state while en route to a wedding, sparking alarm over escalating security chaos in northwest Nigeria. Armed assailants seized the couple, leaving their driver wounded but alive; the army is now racing to rescue them and bring the perpetrators to justice. This brazen attack follows a deadly village raid just days prior, underscoring a region gripped by relentless banditry and militant violence. Despite government efforts to curb ransom payments and intensify security, kidnappings persist, fueled by deep-rooted instability in Katsina and neighboring Zamfara states, where past peace initiatives have failed to deliver lasting calm. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/93532e1a79fe9e75

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