The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Monday, confirmed the successful rescue of Mrs. Amina Abubakar, widow of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, the former Director of Defence Information, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband a few weeks ago.
According to a statement in Abuja by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the victim was successfully rescued by the Troops of the Nigerian Army with the support of the Nigerian Air Force.
According to the statement, the rescue operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts conducted by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA.
It explained 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 further explained: “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 said that 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.
It assured that the Troops would continue with the 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.
