Troops rescue wife of late General Rabe Abubakar in Katsina

Nigerian Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued Mrs Abubakar, wife of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar, following a deadly encounter with armed bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Popular security expert Zagazola Makama disclosed this in an exclusive report posted on his official X handle on Monday night.

He said the operation, conducted under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, followed intelligence-led offensives launched in Matazu and adjoining communities after the abduction of the retired senior officer’s wife.

Quoting security sources, Makama said troops made contact with the bandits at Tunga village during a search-and-rescue operation, forcing the armed group to flee under heavy military pressure.

“The bandits shot her and fled when we made contact at Tunga village. We have rescued Mrs. Abubakar. She is bleeding. We have given her first aid and are moving her for urgent medical attention,” a military source said.