{
  "id": 5170687,
  "title": "Army rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abduction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/army-rescues-retired-generals-wife-hours-after-abuja-abduction-5170687",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T21:06:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/army-rescues-retired-generals-wife-hours-after-abuja-abduction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian Army's Guards Brigade rescued Mrs Adonkie, wife of retired Brig. Gen. Basil Adonkie, hours after her kidnapping in Abuja. The incident occurred on September 1, prompting a swift military response. Troops detailed from the Brigade and Army Headquarters conducted a coordinated pursuit of the kidnappers, ultimately rescuing the victim around Angwan-Sabo Village. Another unit of the army continued the chase, apprehending the kidnappers. The rescued wife was reunited with her family, while the two suspects were taken into custody for further investigation. The Guards Brigade stated that further efforts were underway to identify and apprehend remaining members of the kidnap syndicate.",
  "summary": "Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued Mrs. Adonkie, wife of a retired general, hours after her abduction from her Abuja residence. Two suspects arreste Read More: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-retired-generals-wife-hours-after-abuja-abduction/",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/nepal-army-rescues-young-man-stranded-on-rooftop-amid-deadly-flash",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:19:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Nigerian Army rescues retired general’s wife less than 24hrs after abduction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/nigerian-army-rescues-retired-generals-wife-less-than-24hrs-after",
        "published": "2026-09-02T19:35:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Army rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abduction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/army-rescues-retired-generals-wife-hours-after-abuja-abduction",
        "published": "2026-09-02T20:34:29.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}