Nigerian Army rescues retired general's wife less than 24hrs after abduction
- The Nigerian Army rescued Mrs. Adonkie, wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, less than 24 hours after her abduction in Abuja on September 1, 2026.
- Troops of the Guards Brigade and Army Headquarters Garrison pursued the kidnappers through Aco Estate and Gosa Community, locating and rescuing Mrs. Adonkie at Angwan Sabo Village.
- On September 2, the Army intercepted two suspected kidnappers at Gaube Village in Kuje Area Council, recovering an AK-47 rifle, a magazine, and 19 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. The suspects remain in custody for profiling.
- The Nigerian Army praised resident cooperation, reunited Mrs. Adonkie with her family, and emphasized ongoing operations to dismantle criminal networks and improve security in the Federal Capital Territory.
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Army rescues retired General’s wife, arrests two kidnappers in Abuja
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has rescued Mrs Adonkie, wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, who was abducted from her residence in Abuja on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The Army also arrested two suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate and recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine and 19 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition. In a statement, the Army said troops of the Guards Brigade and Army Headquarters Garrison immediately l…
Army rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abduction
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/
Troops rescue retired General’s wife after gun battle with kidnappers in Abuja
The Nigerian Army has rescued the wife of a retired brigadier general who was abducted from her residence in Abuja on September 1, 2026, following a gun battle between troops and members of a suspected kidnapping syndicate. The rescue operation was carried out by troops of the Guards Brigade and Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison, who […]
Troops rescue retired general’s wife hours after abduction from her Abuja home
The Nigerian Army says its troops have rescued the wife of a retired brigadier general who was abducted from her residence in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the army said troops of the Guards Brigade and Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison immediately launched a coordinated pursuit operation after the woman, identified as Mrs Adonkie, wife of Basil Adonkie, was abducted on Tuesday, September 1. “…
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