Troops under Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued the wife of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar following a violent confrontation with armed bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Military sources said the rescue operation was carried out during an intelligence-driven mission under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, launched after the abduction incident involving the retired senior officer’s family.
According to the sources, soldiers engaged the bandits at Tunga village during a search-and-rescue operation, forcing the attackers to retreat under heavy military pressure.
A military source disclosed that the victim sustained gunshot injuries during the encounter.
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“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.
Troops reportedly provided immediate first aid at the scene before evacuating her to a medical facility for further treatment.
Security officials confirmed that follow-up operations are ongoing in the area, with intensified efforts to track down fleeing suspects and dismantle identified criminal hideouts.
They added that Operation CLEAN SWEEP III will continue across affected communities until all armed groups involved are neutralised and brought to justice.
