PRESS RELEASE
DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS MOURNS THE PASSING OF RETIRED MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR, REAFFIRMS RESOLVE TO ERADICATE TERRORISM
The Defence Headquarters regrets to announce the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retired), who tragically lost his life in captivity following his abduction.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) convey its deepest sympathies to the Abubakar family, his colleagues and all Nigerians. Maj Gen Abubakar served the nation with distinction and held many appointments including spokesperson of various military formations as well as spokesman for the AFN as Director Defence Information. He made immense contributions to counter-insurgency operations, professional development of the AFN and numerous other commendable and outstanding impacts. His commitment to duty and to the unity of Nigeria remains a shining example for all personnel of the AFN.
The Defence Headquarters withheld public comment on his abduction in deference to ongoing rescue efforts by the AFN and sister security agencies. Every operational resource was deployed in the hope of securing his safe return.
This sad loss further strengthens the resolve of the AFN. We will remain resolute in the discharge of our constitutional mandate to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria and to protect all citizens.
In response to series of unfortunate abductions across Nigeria including that of Maj Gen Abubakar, ongoing operations have since been further intensified to bring perpetrators to justice and to dismantle all terrorist networks threatening our nation.
We assure Nigerians that the Armed Forces will not relent until peace and security are restored and those responsible for terrorists activities across the nation are held to account.
SAMAILA UBA
Major General
Director Defence Information
13 June 2026
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Grateful to perform on this stage for the #FIFAWorldCup2026 pre-show but still praying for the souls we’ve lost, their families, and for peace. We carry our people everywhere we go. ❤️🙏🏾
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 53 YEARS, THE KNICKS ARE NBA CHAMPIONS 🏆
New York defeats San Antonio 4-1 in the NBA Finals, capturing their third championship in franchise history!
@instablog9ja So everybody put mouth say make them release Nnamdi Kanu nobody tag them as ipob but once Peter Obi put mouth na once them tag am ipob. Ok in that case, sowore is also ipob 😂 …clowns 😂
Peter Obi is an IPOB Apologist — Prince Adini
Political commentator Prince Adini has described Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress’s (NDC) presidential candidate, as an ‘IPOB apologist,’ accusing him of repeatedly expressing sympathy for the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
Speaking on the Echo Room podcast, Adini argued that Obi’s public comments about IPOB and Kanu amounted to support for the group’s cause, although he acknowledged that Obi had not been accused of being a member of the organisation.
“All you can accuse him of is sympathizing with them. That you can accuse Obi of, sympathizing with IPOB,” Adini said during the discussion.
According to him, Obi had publicly questioned the basis for prosecuting Kanu and had also argued that members of IPOB should not be regarded as criminals.
“Peter Obi came on air and said he doesn’t see any reason why they should prosecute Nnamdi Kanu. What has he done?” Adini stated.
He noted that despite such remarks, the Nigerian government had not taken any action against the former Anambra State governor.
“Nigerian government did not arrest Obi that you are an IPOB apologist. Because IPOB is actually a t+rrorist organization,” he said.
Adini further linked IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), to v+olence in the South-East, claiming that many lives had been lost in the region.
“You know how many people lost their life in the Southeast?” he asked, while alleging that two Catholic priests were recently k+lled in an att@ck he attributed to ESN.
“Two priests were k+lled, and ESN came out and said, ‘we k+lled them.’ And who set up ESN? Nnamdi Kanu,” Adini said.
While insisting that Obi’s comments reflected his personal opinion, Adini maintained that they showed sympathy towards IPOB.
“We know he’s an apologist of IPOB, but has the government arrested him?” he added.
@NigeriaStories So as Edo state big reach and them dey always claim say them get sense. See who them later make Governor…well, I no blame them sha. See who the entire Nigeria make President 😂😂😂 lmao
“What can we say to our President…
all we have to say is thank you president ..
Thank you president.. thank you president.”
~ Edo state Governor Monday Okpebholo turn Christian song to campaign song to thank president Tinubu
@yabaleftonline Just imagine what a minister of defence is saying…Omo the rest should just kpai coz tèròřìşț are coming with full force… this is reality
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I have never watched so many ads in my life during a football match.
Players used to sing national anthems, shake hands and it was kick off time.
Now it’s ads after the national anthem.
Ads during first cooling break.
Ads during HT.
Ads during second cooling
Ads at FT.