Gunfire Rescue: Troops Save Retired General’s Wife, Hunt Bandits

Troops Rescue Wife of Retired General Rabe Abubakar in Katsina, Intensify Offensive Against Bandits
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have rescued Mrs.

Abubakar, the wife of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, following a shootout with armed bandits in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Military sources exclusively told Zagazola Makama that the operation, conducted under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III, followed intelligence-led offensives launched in Matazu and neighbouring communities after the abduction incident involving the retired senior officer and his family.
According to the sources, troops engaged the bandits at Tunga village during a search-and-rescue mission, forcing the criminals to flee under intense military pressure.
“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,” a military source disclosed.
The source confirmed that the victim was immediately stabilised by troops at the scene before being evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment.
Military authorities said follow-up operations have been intensified across the area, with troops maintaining a coordinated pursuit of fleeing bandits and suspected kingpins believed to be responsible for the attack and earlier abduction.
They added that the ongoing clearance operation under Operation CLEAN SWEEP III will continue until all criminal hideouts are dismantled.
Security sources assured that the military remains committed to tracking down those responsible and ensuring they are brought to justice.
Reported by Zagazola Makama.