Katsina intensifies efforts to rescue kidnapped general, wife

The Katsina State Government announced that efforts to free retired Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar, his wife, and other individuals abducted along the Matazu axis are in an advanced stage. Information and Culture Commissioner Bala Zango stated that Governor Dikko Radda has prioritized the safe rescue of the victims.

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We are dealing with a targeted operation, which changes the dynamics of our response.

Preliminary findings indicate the abduction was a deliberate, targeted operation. Evidence suggests the retired military officer and his wife were monitored from their departure point in Kaduna. This precision points to organized criminal groups, a tactic the government notes is a worrying shift.

The government described the abductions as an affront to the state and vowed to bring those responsible to justice. "We are dealing with a targeted operation, which changes the dynamics of our response," the statement read. Security agencies are working around the clock, employing technology and ground intelligence to apprehend the abductors.

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The state is working around the clock, utilising both technology and ground intelligence to close in on the abductors.

Authorities are collaborating with the Nigerian Army, police, and intelligence agencies to achieve a breakthrough while ensuring the victims' safety. The government appealed to residents for information on suspicious activities and remains resolute in its fight against banditry, confident that ongoing operations will yield positive results.

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Our primary goal remains the safe return of the General, his wife and others in similar situations.