Last Saturday, Major General Rabe Abubakar Batsari (rtd) and him wife, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, were abducted by armed bandits while dey dey travel through Matazu Local Government Area, Katsina State.Their driver, Abdullahi Sa’idu, get shot for him hand but he survive.

Witnesses say the ambush near Zakin Baure village was well-planned, with the bandits first robbing a phone-charging centre before targeting the vehicle.Security forces recover the car and intensify rescue operations.

Locals believe the kidnappers no sabi say one of their captives na retired military general, as the attack appear like opportunistic crime rather than organized gang work.Katsina roads, especially Marabar Musawa–Matazu–Kafin Soli, are increasingly dangerous, making travel risky.Recent attacks, including one that killed 16 people in Dutsinma LGA, have worsened fear and disrupted farming and commerce.Analysts warn insecurity may worsen around election periods, and community leaders urge better coordination among security agencies.Families of the abducted are pleading for safe return, while security operatives dey work to apprehend the criminals.