He said Messrs Abubakar and Amaechi represent a truly national team that bridges regions, generations and political traditions.
The military said the raid was an offensive code-named Operation Clean Sweep III.
“When I hear about democracy, it annoys me because whatever they say is not what will make us happy,” said Mr Yahaya.
According to the statement, the suspects are currently undergoing further investigation.
He said the victims were rescued unharmed.
“Every operational resource was deployed in the hope of securing his safe return. This sad loss further strengthens the resolve of the AFN,” he said.
“Almost all the houses in the village were set on fire. So far, we have recovered two bodies killed by the gunmen,” he said.
The commissioner described the late general’s abduction and subsequent death as a monumental loss.
Mr Obi noted that as a politician, he has been called different names by critics.
Preliminary investigations linked the suspects to kidnapping and other criminal activities in parts of the state.
