Katsina intensifies rescue operations for ex-defence spokesman, wife

The Katsina State Government has expressed strong optimism regarding the swift and safe release of former Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.), and his wife, who were recently abducted. The couple was reportedly taken by suspected bandits along the Matazu axis of the state.

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Governor Dikko Umaru Radda immediately directed all relevant security agencies to prioritise the safe rescue of the couple and other victims being held by criminal groups.

Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu Zango, stated that coordinated efforts between security agencies and the state government have reached an advanced stage, fueling hopes for the couple's imminent freedom. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has issued a directive prioritizing the rescue of the retired military officer and his wife, along with other individuals held captive by criminal groups.

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Evidence gathered so far suggests that the veteran military officer and his spouse were specifically monitored and trailed right from Kaduna, their point of departure.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the abduction was a deliberate and targeted operation. Evidence suggests the couple was monitored and trailed from their point of departure in Kaduna. This precision points to the involvement of organized criminal groups, a detail that is now guiding the security forces' strategy for a focused and effective rescue mission. The administration is committed to bringing those responsible to justice.

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

Security agencies are actively deploying technological resources and intelligence gathering to locate the abductors. The government highlighted that the targeted nature of the operation influences the response strategy. Katsina State is working around the clock, utilizing both technology and ground intelligence to close in on the perpetrators, with the primary goal being the safe return of the General, his wife, and other victims. The public is urged to provide any information regarding suspicious activities that may have preceded the event, as such details are crucial for dismantling the network involved.

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The Katsina State Government appeals to the public for any information regarding suspicious movements or activities that preceded the event, as such details are crucial in dismantling the network responsible for this targeted hit.