The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the captivity of bandits.
The retired senior military officer was abducted several weeks ago.
Despite sustained efforts to secure his freedom, he died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while being held by his abductors.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Mu’azu, described the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation.
Meanwhile, the late general’s wife, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, is still being held captive by the bandits.
While her husband tragically died from medical complications, she remains in the forest under the custody of the terror group led by Kachalla Muhammadu.