The Nigerian Army says it has rescued the abducted wife of Brig.-Gen. Basil Adonkie (retd.), who was abducted from her Abuja residence.
The victim was reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday by the suspected kidnappers, following a raid on her residence.
In a statement on Wednesday, the army said two suspects were arrested, and AK-47 rifles were also recovered.
“Acting on credible intelligence, the troops advanced through the Aco Estate–Goza Community axis and established contact with the kidnappers,” said the statement.
It stated that 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.
“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 stated.
It said that in a follow-up operation on Wednesday, troops intercepted fleeing members of the kidnap syndicate near Gaube in Kuje area council.