Kidnappers arrested as troops rescue abducted General’s wife
Troops of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued Mrs Adonkie, the wife of Brig. Gen. Basil Adonkie (rtd), hours after she was abducted from her residence in Abuja. The Brigade disclosed this in a special situation report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday. The report said Mrs Adonkie was […]
Nigerian Army troops of the Guards Brigade rescued Brigadier General Basil Adonkie's wife, Mrs Adonkie, from kidnappers on September 1, according to a special situation report. The abduction occurred around 10:30pm, leading to a swift military response. The troops pursued the kidnappers through ACO Estate and Gosa Community before making contact with them near Angwan-Sabo Village.
Around 11:09am the following day, the 176 Guards Battalion and 197 Special Forces Battalion intercepted two suspects attempting to flee. Troops recovered an AK-47 rifle and a loaded magazine from the suspects. The rescued victim was reunited with her family, and the two arrested men are currently in custody for profiling. The Army continues to intensify operations in the area to apprehend the remaining criminals, maintaining high morale and fighting efficiency.
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