ofAccording to an investigation by Katsina Times, various sources have confirmed to the newspaper that retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits on Saturday, May 30, is currently being held by a notorious bandit leader in the Matazu area known as Kachalla Muhammadu.
Sources disclosed that the attack was carried out by a bandit group known as KB at a location near Zakin Baure village, close to Matazu town, where they abducted Rabe Abubakar along with his wife.
According to the sources, the kidnappers did not know who General Rabe Abubakar was at the time of the attack.
Their intention was simply to capture a senior government official or a wealthy individual in order to demand ransom.
Reports indicate that after the KB group abducted him, he was handed over to Kachalla Muhammadu, who is now suspected to be keeping him in his hideout.
Kachalla Muhammadu is a young man under the age of 30 from Matazu Local Government Area, specifically from Sayaya district.
He hails from a settlement known as Kogon Maidawa, where his parents and other relatives still reside.
In the past, Kachalla Muhammadu was among those who accepted a peace agreement with the government.
In an audio recording that once circulated on social media, he stated that since embracing peace, he had been trying to protect communities in the local government areas of Matazu, Musawa, Kankia, and Charanchi from bandit attacks.
In the same recording, he explained that he became dissatisfied with the peace agreement after soldiers from Kano State raided Jikamshi market, arresting some of his men and seizing his cattle.
He alleged that neither his men nor his livestock were returned despite his efforts.
Sources said this military raid was carried out without the approval of security agencies or the Katsina State Government.
According to the sources, it was after this incident that Kachalla Muhammadu resumed launching severe attacks in the area.
He is accused of attacking Jikamshi town, resulting in the loss of many lives.
Our sources confirmed that negotiations are ongoing with Kachalla Muhammadu to secure the safe release of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar.
They also stated that following this attack and other security challenges in the region, Katsina State government officials have continued taking measures and holding consultations to address the security situation and restore peace.
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