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Military rescues wife of late ex-defence spokesman abducted by bandits

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  • The Nigerian Army and Air Force rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who had been abducted by bandits.
  • During the rescue operation, bandits shot Mrs. Abubakar before fleeing from advancing troops.
  • The military has vowed to continue operations to apprehend the perpetrators and rid communities of criminal elements.

Nigerian military forces have successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits several weeks ago. The operation, a joint effort by the Nigerian Army and Air Force, followed intensified search-and-rescue operations by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA.

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.

— Major General Samaila UbaDescribing the military operation that led to Mrs. Abubakar's rescue.

According to a statement from the Defence Headquarters, troops made contact with the kidnappers at Tunga Village during sustained offensive operations. In the course of the encounter, the bandits shot Mrs. Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing due to the overwhelming pressure from the advancing troops. She was immediately evacuated to a military medical facility for treatment and is reportedly responding well.

In the course of the encounter, the bandits shot Mrs Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing due to the overwhelming pressure from advancing troops.

— Major General Samaila UbaDetailing the circumstances of Mrs. Abubakar's injury during the rescue.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria assured that it would provide all necessary support for her recovery and assist her family during this difficult period. The military also vowed to sustain operations aimed at apprehending those responsible for the abduction and other criminal activities, intensifying efforts to rid affected communities of terrorists not only in Katsina but across the nation. Late Major General Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, died in captivity after he and his wife were abducted.

Mrs Abubakar was immediately evacuated and is currently receiving medical attention at a military hospital, where she is responding to treatment.

— Major General Samaila UbaProviding an update on Mrs. Abubakar's condition and medical care.
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