By Desire Emmanuel
Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force have 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 Nigerian Army in a statement on Monday night regarding the rescue disclosed that the abductors shot Mrs Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing due to the overwhelming pressure from advancing troops during the rescue operation.
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 rescue of Mrs Abubakar.
After rescuing Mrs Abubakar, she was immediately moved out and she is currently receiving medical attention at a military hospital where she is responding to treatment for the injuries she sustained.
“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,” the Nigerian Army said in the statement..
