(SINL NIGERIA) The Nigerian Army has announced the rescue of Mrs Amina Abubakar, wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago.
According to the Army, the operation followed support of the Nigerian Air Force.
“The rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA”.
A statement on Monday signed by Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba stated that 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.
The statement added that “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 statement stressed that 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”.
