Nigeria, June 13 -- The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of Rabe Abubakar, a retired major general and former director of defence information.

Mr Rabe died in the custody of armed bandits nearly two weeks after he was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasiru Mu'azu, said the retired army officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while in captivity.

"It is with profound sadness that we confirm the General's death while in bandits' captivity," Mr Mu'azu said.

"The deceased retired general died a natural death from complications of diabetes and hypertension."

The commissioner said efforts b...