Nigerian General's Death in Captivity Reveals Gaps in Hostage Policy

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar died in captivity held by armed bandits in Nigeria's northwest—exposing the country's absence of a formal hostage negotiation framework. Armed groups now systematize kidnapping for ransom, targeting civilians and military figures alike. President Tinubu's administration must clarify a coherent security strategy to replace its inconsistent cycle of military operations and negotiated amnesties.