Troops of the Nigerian Armed Forces have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, following weeks of captivity after she was abducted by bandits in Katsina State.The Defence Headquarters announced the rescue on Monday, stating that the operation was carried out by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA with support from the Nigerian Air Force.
According to military authorities, the rescue followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts targeting criminal groups operating in the area. Troops reportedly engaged the kidnappers at Tunga Village during ongoing offensive operations.
During the encounter, the bandits allegedly shot Mrs Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing as security forces advanced on their location.The military said she was immediately evacuated to a military medical facility, where she is currently receiving treatment and responding positively.
In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the Armed Forces assured the public that all necessary medical and welfare support would be provided to aid her recovery and assist her family.The military also reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing those responsible for the abduction and other criminal activities, vowing to sustain operations against terrorists and bandits across affected communities.
Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, was abducted alongside his wife several weeks ago. He later died while in captivity, a development that drew widespread concern and condemnation.
Security forces say efforts are ongoing to track down the perpetrators and strengthen security in the region.
