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Army rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abduction

Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

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Nigerian Army troops carried out a successful rescue operation, freeing a retired general's wife from captivity. The woman, Mrs. Adonkie, had been abducted from her residence.

The rescue took place just hours after the abduction, and two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident.

Further details about the rescue operation and the abduction are available from the source, which reported on the Nigerian Army's swift action in rescuing Mrs. Adonkie.

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Category: safety · Published: September 2, 2026 · Source: The Punch · Reading time: 1 min

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Army rescues retired general’s wife hours after Abuja abduction

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