Terrorists release video of abducted General and his wife begging for rescue - Demands include release of arrested gang members and return of seized cattle (VIDEO)

Monday, June 8, 2026 - Major General Abubakar Rabe (rtd) and his wife, who were abducted last week along the Karaduwa–Matazu Road in Katsina State, have begged the government to come to their aid. 

Their abductors released a video showing the couple in captivity. 

In the video, the couple is seen standing together while the wife relays the terrorists' demands. 

According to the wife of the retired army general, the abductors are asking for the release of three of their members identified as Sani, Aminu, and Nasiru. 

The abductors also demanded the return of livestock allegedly seized from them. 

The general's wife stated that two of the individuals the terrorists want released were arrested in Jikamshi, while the third was arrested in Kano. 

She further appealed to the Katsina State Government and the leaders of five local government areas to grant the terrorists demands in order to secure their release. 

The retired army general, who spoke briefly in the video, called for efforts to ensure peace, stating that the abductors had expressed interest in dialogue and peaceful coexistence. 

The retired major general was reportedly travelling to Katsina on Saturday, May 30, alongside his wife, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, and their driver, Abdullahi Sa’idu, when their vehicle was ambushed along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu Local Government Area.

 See the video below.

Terrorist release video of abducted General and his wife begging for rescue. Demands include release of arrested gang members and return of seized cattle (VIDEO) pic.twitter.com/uhQJXWJyLV

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