Son Of Late Major General Rabe Abubakar Rejects Diabetes Claim, CISLAC Demands Probe Of Security Spending

Son of Late Major General Rabe Abubakar Rejects Diabetes Claim, CISLAC Demands Probe of Security Spending The son of late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, Isyaka Abubakar, has challenged claims that his father died from complications related to diabetes, insisting the former military spokesman had no such medical condition. His reaction follows reports attributed to government officials regarding the circumstances of the retired general’s death while in captivity after being abducted by bandits. According to Isyaka, the family rejects suggestions that the late general suffered from diabetes or hypertension and maintains that official explanations do not reflect what relatives know about the circumstances surrounding his death. The family has called for greater transparency regarding the events that led to the retired officer’s demise. Separate reports quoting family members indicated that the late general did not die from diabetes-related complications and suggested a different cause of death, further fueling public debate and calls for clarification from authorities. The family also expressed concern that the general’s wife remained in captivity for an extended period following the abduction. Meanwhile, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre has called for a comprehensive investigation into Nigeria’s defence expenditure and security votes. The organisation’s Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, argued that the death of a retired senior military officer in the hands of bandits highlights deep failures within the country’s security architecture. Rafsanjani questioned how insecurity continues to worsen despite substantial allocations to defence and security agencies over the years. He urged the government to conduct independent audits of security spending, strengthen oversight mechanisms, and provide Nigerians with clear explanations on how security funds are being utilised. The CISLAC chief also criticised statements by senior defence officials that appeared to attribute the persistence of insecurity to external factors or divine intervention. He argued that public officials are expected to deliver practical solutions, improve intelligence gathering, and ensure effective deployment of resources against terrorists, kidnappers, and bandits.

The death of Major General Abubakar has renewed public concern over the worsening security situation in parts of Nigeria, with civil society groups and citizens demanding greater accountability, improved security operations, and more effective protection for vulnerable communities.