Father of Gen Rabe’s son disputes government claim that he had diabetes.

Isyaka Rabe, son of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, has denied the Katsina State Government’s claim that his father died of diabetes.

Speaking to Deutsche Welle on Sunday, Isyaka said reports that his father’s death was caused by diabetes were incorrect.

He added that some people speculate the general may have died from a snake bite, citing a video allegedly released by kidnappers.

Isyaka stated that only God knows the true cause of his father’s death.

“I truly don’t believe it was diabetes. In our view, it was a heart attack. If you look at it, his legs were restrained. Moreover, some people said that he was walking, and he didn’t die, so God knows, since only God is the knower,” he said.

When asked about the recovery of his father’s remains, Isyaka said he had no information on how the body was retrieved and described his father as a hero.

“When I announced the time for my father’s funeral prayer, many people began asking how the body was recovered. I told them I did not know and that they should direct such questions to the government,” he added.

Isyaka also confirmed that his mother, who was abducted with his father, remains in captivity, refuting social‑media reports that she had been released.