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Crime·6/16/2026AI summary
Nigerian Military Rescues Widow of Retired General Abducted with Him
Nigeria's military has rescued Amina, the widow of retired Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity last weekend. The couple was abducted in Katsina state last month. Mrs. Abubakar was shot during the rescue operation and is receiving treatment in a military hospital. Criminal gangs, known as 'bandits', are prevalent in the region, engaging in kidnappings and other violent crimes.
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