ARMY, AIR FORCE RESCUE WIFE OF LATE MAJOR GENERAL RABE ABUBAKAR FROM BANDITS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted alongside her husband by bandits several weeks ago.
The Defence Headquarters confirmed the rescue on Monday, noting that the operation was carried out following intensified search-and-rescue efforts by troops under Operation FASAN YAMMA.
According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the troops made contact with the abductors during sustained offensive operations at Tunga Village, leading to the successful recovery of the victim.
The military disclosed that during the encounter, the bandits shot Mrs Abubakar before fleeing under pressure from advancing troops.
“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 statement said.
Mrs Abubakar was immediately evacuated to a military medical facility, where she is currently receiving treatment and responding to care, according to the Defence Headquarters.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria assured that it remains committed to her full recovery and is providing support to her family during this period.
It also pledged to sustain ongoing military operations aimed at tracking down and neutralising those responsible for the abduction and other criminal activities across affected regions, particularly in Katsina State and other parts of the country.
Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, reportedly died in captivity after he and his wife were abducted by bandits in Katsina State.
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