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A former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, and his wife have been kidnapped by suspected armed bandits in Katsina State, north-west Nigeria.

The incident reportedly happened on Saturday along the Matazu axis of Katsina while the retired senior officer was travelling with his wife to Katsina. Armed attackers intercepted their vehicle and took them away.

A security source told Sahara Reporters that the driver of the vehicle was also attacked but managed to escape despite suffering a gunshot injury during the incident.

According to reports, the vehicle used by the retired general, a red Peugeot 504, was later found and has been taken to the Matazu Divisional Police Headquarters.

An informal security message circulating among military contacts, allegedly shared by retired Brigadier General Sagir Musa, confirmed that the officer and his wife were abducted and urged authorities to act quickly.

As of the time of this report, neither the Katsina State Police Command nor the military had released an official statement on the incident.

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has sanctioned the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks within the Nigeria Police Force. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing personnel welfare, boosting morale, and recognizing diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty.

A statement issued by DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Force Public Relations Officer at Force Headquarters, indicated that the promotion exercise, which spans Commands and Formations nationwide, includes the elevation of 165 Sergeants to the rank of Inspector, 73 Corporals to the rank of Sergeant, and 17,714 Constables to the rank of Corporal.

The Inspector-General of Police highlighted that timely promotions are a vital aspect of the Force’s human resource management strategy and serve as a significant motivator for officers to remain dedicated to fulfilling their constitutional duties. He underscored that the advancement of deserving personnel demonstrates the current Police leadership’s commitment to merit, career progression, and institutional development.

IGP Disu extended his congratulations to the newly promoted officers and urged them to view their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, professionalism, discipline, and dedication to service. He encouraged them to uphold the core values of the Nigeria Police Force and to continue performing their duties with integrity, respect for human rights, and a commitment to the rule of law.

The statement affirmed that the Nigeria Police Force is unwavering in its dedication to promoting excellence, rewarding hard work, and enhancing institutional capacity in accordance with global best practices in policing.

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Peter Obi has named former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate after emerging as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the next general election.

Peter Obi has announced former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso as his running mate after securing the presidential ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of next year’s general elections. Obi made the announcement on Saturday shortly after his official confirmation as the party’s presidential candidate.

The NDC had earlier declared Obi as its standard-bearer for the forthcoming polls, marking a significant development in the country’s political landscape. The presidential candidate said Kwankwaso would join him on the ticket as they seek to build a broad-based coalition capable of challenging for power at the national level.

Obi and Kwankwaso recently left the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing internal divisions and ongoing court cases within the party. Their move to the NDC has reshaped the party’s political fortunes, with both leaders expected to play central roles in its campaign preparations ahead of the election.