Amina Abubakar, wife of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (rtd), has been rescued, troops of the Nigerian Army.
Abubakar who was kidnapped alongside his wife by bandits died in captivity.
His recovered body was buried at the weekend, with his wife still held in captivity.
But in a statement issued on Monday, the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said Abubakar’s wife had been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army.
The statement giving some details about the rescue operation reads in full:
“Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force have successfully rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar and former Director Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago.
“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.
“In the course of the encounter, the bandits shot Mrs Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing due to the overwhelming pressure from advancing troops.
“Mrs Abubakar was immediately evacuated and is currently receiving medical attention at a military hospital, where she is responding to treatment.
“The leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain committed to ensuring her full recovery and is providing all necessary support to her family during this difficult period.
“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 but in the entire nation.”
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