Troops Storm Kidnappers’ Escape Route, Rescue General’s Wife In Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued the wife of a retired brigadier general who was abducted from her residence in Abuja, following a rapid intelligence-led operation that forced her captors to abandon her and flee into the surrounding bushes.
The victim, identified as Mrs Adonkie, wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, was abducted from her residence in the Federal Capital Territory on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Following the incident, THE NATIONAL LENS gathered, troops of the Guards Brigade and Army Headquarters Garrison immediately launched a coordinated operation to locate the kidnappers and secure the victim’s release.
Acting on credible intelligence, the troops moved through the Aco Estate–Goza Community axis, where they eventually made contact with the kidnappers.
The military pressure reportedly forced the criminals to abandon their hostage and escape into nearby bushes. Mrs Adonkie was subsequently rescued at Angwan Sabo Village.
Rather than end the operation with the rescue, the troops continued their pursuit, deploying additional personnel to block possible escape routes along the Aco Estate–Angwan Sayawa axis.
The follow-up operation yielded further results on Wednesday, September 2, when troops intercepted two suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate near Gaube Village in Kuje Area Council.
An AK-47 rifle, one magazine and 19 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition were recovered from the suspects, according to the Nigerian Army.
The Army said clearance and tracking operations are still ongoing across the area as troops intensify efforts to apprehend other members of the syndicate and dismantle the criminal network.
The successful rescue underscores the importance of timely intelligence and rapid military intervention in confronting kidnapping operations within the Federal Capital Territory.
The Army also commended residents for their vigilance and cooperation, while reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property across Abuja and adjoining communities.
The operation comes amid continued security pressure on criminal networks operating around the nation's capital, with the military increasingly relying on intelligence-led operations, rapid deployment and coordinated pursuit to disrupt kidnapping activities.
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