Kidnappers of ex-army general release video, demand livestock, members’ release

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife, who were recently abducted, have had a video released by their captors. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom that includes livestock and the release of their detained associates. The video footage confirms the couple is being held by the abductors.

The incident highlights ongoing security challenges and the methods employed by criminal groups in the region.