President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of a former director of defence information, retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar while held by terrorists in Katsina State.
General Abubakar, after a distinguished career in the military, retired a few years ago. He was on his way to his hometown when the hoodlums captured him
In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the president commiserated with his family, especially his wife.
He also extended his condolences to the Katsina State government and the armed forces.
While the terrorists have done their worst, the president said he wants them to know that the government would never bow to their demand to release their members held by security agencies.
He said, “As I said on June 12, bandits, kidnappers and sponsors of terror should now surrender or face the full force of the Nigerian state. These windows of surrender will not remain open forever. And no mercy will be shown to those who trade in the blood of Nigerians.
“As Nigerians, we must stand united and be assured that the enemies of our nation shall soon be history. We will triumph over terror and continue to build a more prosperous nation.
“General Abubakar’s death should further serve as a defining moment in our battle against terrorists and insurgents, never to negotiate with them on any terms, but to continue to treat them as the greatest enemies of our dear nation, who should never be spared.”
