A former Nigerian military general, Abubakar, has died in captivity after being kidnapped by gunmen two weeks ago. The government stated he died from complications related to diabetes and hypertension, despite efforts to secure his release. The kidnapping occurred in Katsina state, a region plagued by criminal gangs known as 'bandits' who engage in raids, kidnappings for ransom, and looting.
Retired Nigerian army Major General Rabe Abubakar has died while held captive by gunmen in Katsina state. He was abducted with his wife last month, and his wife's condition remains unknown. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in north-west Nigeria due to criminal gangs and militant jihadists.
Canada and Marineland have agreed to move 30 beluga whales to aquariums in Spain and the US, ending their captivity. The plan faces final permit approvals and health checks, with advocacy groups calling it the 'least worst option'.
A new study published in Ecology and Evolution reveals that bird masturbation is a common and natural behavior, not a sign of stress from captivity. Researchers surveyed experts and keepers, finding the activity widespread across 120 species, more so in the wild than in captivity, and urged vets to avoid harmful interventions.
The Nova exhibition, commemorating the 378 victims of the 7 October music festival massacre, opens in London. The show features personal belongings and documented evidence to challenge denial of the atrocity's gravity, with security heightened due to potential protests.
A tiger that escaped captivity in Leipzig, Germany, after attacking a person was shot dead by police on Sunday. The injured individual sustained only minor injuries. The tiger belonged to trainer Carmen Zander.
Two South Koreans were rescued from scam-related captivity in Cambodia in separate operations. A man in his 30s was held in Sihanoukville after a fake job ad, and a woman in her 20s was confined in Phnom Penh after meeting someone online.
Bears rescued from captivity in Armenia are recovering at a wildlife refuge after being kept in poor conditions as status symbols.
The ABC can reveal new detail about the alleged treatment of a Yazidi woman who claims she was held captive in the home of ISIS-linked Australians in Syria, including two women who are now facing slave-related charges.
Tatyana Moskalkova noted that negotiations with Ukraine on the next exchange are going on daily
Russia has returned 193 Russian servicemen from Ukrainian captivity in exchange for 193 Ukrainian prisoners-of-war, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on April 24. The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus receiving psychological and medical assistance before being transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.
According to Yury Yurov, he and the other released man were immediately taken from the area where there were terrorists, and a helicopter arrived shortly to carry them to a hospital
