Military Rescues Wife of Late Ex-Defence Spokesman

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the rescue of Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted alongside her husband by bandits in Katsina State several weeks ago.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, successfully rescued Mrs. Abubakar during intensified search-and-rescue operations targeting criminal elements in the area.

According to the military, troops made contact with the kidnappers at Tunga Village while sustaining offensive operations against armed groups operating within the region.

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 Uba disclosed that the kidnappers shot Mrs. Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing due to 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.

He stated that the rescued victim was immediately evacuated to a military medical facility where she is currently receiving treatment and responding positively.

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

The Armed Forces of Nigeria assured that all necessary medical and welfare support would be provided to facilitate her recovery and assist her family during the period.

The leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria remains committed to ensuring her full recovery and is providing all necessary support to her family during this difficult period.

The military further reiterated its determination to apprehend those responsible for the abduction and other criminal activities, stressing that ongoing operations would continue until criminal networks in affected communities are dismantled.

Troops will continue ongoing operations to track down and neutralise the perpetrators, while intensifying efforts to rid affected communities of terrorists, not just in Katsina State but across the country.

Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, died in captivity after he and his wife were abducted by bandits. His death attracted widespread condemnation and renewed calls for intensified efforts to tackle insecurity across the country.

Source: Punch

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