Nigerian Army rescues wife of retired Major General after gun battle with bandits in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Mrs. Abubakar, wife of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, following a fierce encounter with armed bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
According to military sources, troops conducting a search-and-rescue operation made contact with the bandits at Tunga village, leading to a gun battle that forced the criminals to flee under intense military pressure.
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A military source disclosed that the bandits shot Mrs. Abubakar before abandoning her and escaping the area.
“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,” the source said.
The source further confirmed that troops immediately stabilized the victim at the scene and evacuated her to a medical facility for further treatment.
The rescue operation is part of ongoing military efforts to combat banditry and secure communities across Katsina State and the wider North-West region. Security forces are reportedly continuing efforts to track down the fleeing attackers.
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