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How Troops Rescued Widow Of Gen Who Died In Captivity From Kidnappers Den
was abducted by bandits alongside her husband weeks ago.
The Nigerian Army, with the support of the Nigerian Air Force, has rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband weeks ago.
The military disclosed that the rescue followed intensified search-and-rescue operations conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA, leading to a breakthrough after sustained pressure was mounted on the kidnappers.
In a statement issued by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga Village during ongoing offensive operations, resulting in the successful recovery of Mrs. Abubakar.
According to the statement, the bandits shot Mrs. Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing as troops closed in on their location.
“The rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA. During sustained offensive operations and pressure mounted on the criminal elements, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga Village, leading to the successful recovery of Mrs. Abubakar,” the statement said.
It added that “in the course of the encounter, the bandits shot Mrs. Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing due to the overwhelming pressure from advancing troops.”
The military said the rescued victim was immediately evacuated to a military hospital, where she is currently receiving treatment.
“Mrs. Abubakar was immediately evacuated and is currently receiving medical attention at a military hospital, where she is responding to treatment,” the statement noted.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria assured that it remains committed to ensuring her full recovery while providing the necessary support to her family.
The military further vowed to sustain ongoing operations aimed at tracking down those responsible for the abduction and other acts of terrorism across the country.
“Troops will continue ongoing operations to track down and neutralise the perpetrators, while intensifying efforts to rid affected communities of terrorists not just in Katsina but in the entire nation,” the statement added.
Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former spokesman of the Armed Forces and Director of Defence Information, died while in captivity after he and his wife were abducted by bandits in Katsina State.
His death had sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for stronger action against criminal gangs operating in parts of the North-West.
