Nigerian Army Rescues Late Gen. Abubakar’s Wife After Firefight With Bandits

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, widow of the late retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, following a gun battle with suspected bandits in Katsina State.

Military sources said the rescue was carried out by troops of the 17 Brigade during a search-and-rescue operation for the retired general’s family.

According to the sources, troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga village, leading to an exchange of gunfire.

“The bandits shot Mrs. Abubakar before fleeing under pressure from the advancing troops,” a source said.

“She was bleeding, but troops administered first aid and are evacuating her to a medical facility in Dutsin-Ma for treatment.”

The rescue comes two days after the Defence Headquarters confirmed the death of Maj.-Gen. Abubakar, rtd., who was abducted alongside his wife by bandits.