The daughter of the late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar has taken to Instagram to express her grief following his tragic death. In a heartfelt post, she shared a series of photos and conveyed deep sorrow over the circumstances of his passing.
Daughter's Emotional Tribute
In her Instagram post, the daughter, identified as @aiisha_aleeyu, revealed that her father lost his life at the hands of kidnappers. She described the loss as devastating and prayed for Allah's mercy upon him. She also mentioned that her mother remains in captivity and requested continued prayers for her family during this difficult period.
Her message read: 'Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return. We lost our daddy at the hands of kidnappers. Allah is sufficient for us, and He is the best Disposer of affairs. May Allah have mercy on him and grant him rest. Daddy, May Allah have mercy on him and grant him residence in Jannatul Firdaus. May Allah have mercy on him with vast mercy.'
Public Reactions
The post drew sympathy from many Nigerians. Hauwa_sugamama commented: 'Isn't this enough to call for a protest in Arewa? We are very large in number. I have never seen us come out for once to protest against anything. I think if Arewa wakes up, some things will start to fall into place. When you die, all we say is Allah ya jikan shi till the next death. Oh ya Allah, gamu gareka. I'm very sorry sister for your loss. Allah ya Kara hakuri.'
Yusuffbasheet wrote: 'I'm speechless TBH. May Allah grant him Jannatal Firdaos.' Geoumar01 added: 'I tell u aisha allah yaisa, a fall country vry sad. Nigeria army I don't really know what is happening.' Everything_by_amoke01_errands noted: 'Imagine risking his life to serve country for almost 4 Decade.'
Murjaa said: 'Allah ya saka muku. This is traumatising.' Zainabubu_ commented: 'May Allah give you the strength to bear this loss. Allah mashi rahama. Allah baku hakuri rashin.'
Background
The retired Major General was remembered as a devoted father whose absence is deeply felt. The daughter urged well-wishers to keep praying for her family, especially for her mother's safe return. The post serves as a personal tribute to his memory and a call for support during this trying time.
