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Army foils kidnap attempt, rescues retired general’s wife in Abuja
The Nigerian Army has rescued the wife of a retired brigadier general who was abducted from her residence in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The woman, identified as Mrs Adonkie, is the wife of Basil Adonkie, a retired brigadier general.
The Army, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said troops from the Guards Brigade and Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison immediately began a coordinated operation to track down the kidnappers after the woman was abducted on Tuesday, September 1.
The troops reportedly pursued the abductors as part of efforts to rescue the victim and bring those behind the incident to justice.
“Acting on credible intelligence, the troops advanced through the Aco Estate–Goza Community axis and established contact with the kidnappers,” the statement reads.
“Overwhelmed by the troops’ rapid response and superior firepower, the criminals abandoned the victim and fled into nearby bushes, leading to the successful rescue of Mrs Adonkie at Angwan Sabo Village.
“The troops subsequently intensified the pursuit along the Aco Estate–Angwan Sayawa axis, while additional forces were deployed to block likely escape routes and prevent the criminals from evading capture.”
The army said during a follow-up operation on Wednesday, September 2, troops intercepted fleeing members of the kidnapping syndicate near Gaube village in Kuje area council of the FCT.
It said two suspected kidnappers were arrested during the operation, while one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine and 19 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition were also recovered.
The army added that troops have continued clearance and tracking operations across the area to apprehend the remaining suspects.
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