In a new development, Isyaka Rabe, the son of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retired), has openly contradicted the Katsina State Government’s assertion that his father died from diabetes. Speaking to Deutsche Welle on Sunday, Isyaka dismissed the official narrative as inaccurate.
According to Isyaka, speculation has circulated that the general might have succumbed to a snake bite, based on a kidnappers’ video. However, he emphasized that only a higher power truly knows the cause of death. He stated, “I genuinely do not accept the diabetes story. From our perspective, it was a heart attack. His legs were tied, and some say he was walking; only God knows the truth.”
When questioned about how the family received his father’s remains, Isyaka admitted he had no details on the recovery process, branding his father a hero. He added, “When I announced the funeral prayer time, many asked about the body’s return. I told them I was unaware and suggested they ask the government.”
Isyaka further revealed that his mother, who was abducted alongside the general, remains in captivity, contradicting social media reports of her release.