lLate retired Major General in the Nigerian Army, Rabe Abubakar
Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by bandits alongside her husband several weeks ago.
The Defence Headquarters announced the rescue on Monday.
It said the operation followed intensified search-and-rescue efforts by troops of Operation FASAN YAMMA.
A statement signed by the Director Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, said troops made contact with the kidnappers at Tunga Village during sustained offensive operations against criminal elements in the area.
