Bandits demand release of fighters for abducted ex-Army spokesman

Bandits who abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, the former Defence Spokesman, and his wife have issued demands for their release. The abductors are reportedly seeking the freedom of three detained fighters and the return of seized livestock. These conditions have been put forward as the price for the safe return of the retired military officer and his spouse.

This situation highlights the ongoing security challenges and the tactics employed by criminal groups in Nigeria, impacting high-profile individuals and their families.