DHQ DELEGATION PAYS CONDOLENCE VISITS TO FAMILY OF LATE MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR AND KATSINA STATE GOVERNMENT
A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General IM Abdullahi, on Sunday, 14 June 2026, paid condolence visits to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) and the Katsina State Government following the tragic demise of the senior officer.
The delegation conveyed the condolences of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General OO Oluyede, and the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) to the bereaved family and the government and people of Katsina State over the loss.
At the family residence in Katsina, Major General Abdullahi delivered the condolence message of the CDS and described the late Major General Abubakar as a dedicated and patriotic senior officer who served the nation with distinction in various capacities throughout his military career. He noted that the deceased made significant contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian Army and the countryβs security architecture.
The Chief of Administration further assured the family that the Armed Forces and relevant security agencies would spare no effort in ensuring that those responsible for the Generalβs death are brought to justice. He also reassured the family of the militaryβs continued support during this difficult period.
βMajor General Abubakar served the Nigerian Army and the nation meritoriously for over three decades. His years of dedicated service and sacrifice will not be forgotten, and his legacy will continue to inspire officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces of Nigeria,β Major General Abdullahi stated.
He subsequently presented a National Flag to the family in honour of the deceased senior officerβs dedicated service and sacrifice to the nation.
Responding on behalf of the family, Alhaji Dikko Muβazu Ruma, the Gado da Masun Katsina, expressed appreciation to the CDS and the Armed Forces of Nigeria for the visit and support extended to the family.
βOn behalf of the entire family, the good people of Batsari Local Government Area and indeed Katsina State, we sincerely thank the Chief of Defence Staff and the Armed Forces of Nigeria for standing by us, especially during this trying period,β he said.
Alhaji Muβazu acknowledged that death is an inevitable reality for every soul and prayed for the peaceful repose of the late Major General Abubakarβs soul. He also wished the delegation a safe journey back to their destination.
Earlier, the delegation paid a condolence visit to the Katsina State Government House, where they were received by the Deputy Governor of Katsina State, His Excellency, Mallam Faruk Lawal Jobe, on behalf of the Governor.
During the visit, Major General Abdullahi conveyed the condolences of the Chief of Defence Staff and the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the Governor, the government, and the people of Katsina State over the painful loss of one of the stateβs distinguished sons.
In his remarks, the Deputy Governor described the demise of Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd) as a painful loss not only to Katsina State but also to the nation at large. He noted that the late Generalβs commitment to national service and the security of the country would remain a source of inspiration to future generations.