Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
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Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
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