Army rescues retired General’s kidnapped wife, arrests two
The Nigerian Army has rescued the wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, Mrs Adonkie, less than 24 hours after she was abducted from her residence in the Federal Capital Territory.
Mrs Adonkie was kidnapped on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, prompting troops of the Guards Brigade and Army Headquarters Garrison to launch a coordinated operation to track the abductors.
Acting on credible intelligence, the troops pursued the kidnappers through the Aco Estate–Goza Community axis and made contact with the criminals.
The pressure from the troops reportedly forced the kidnappers to abandon their victim and flee into nearby bushes. Mrs Adonkie was subsequently rescued at Angwan Sabo Village.
The Army intensified its pursuit along the Aco Estate–Angwan Sayawa axis, while additional troops were deployed to block possible escape routes.
In a follow-up operation on Wednesday, 2 September, troops intercepted two suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate near Gaube Village in Kuje Area Council.
The operation also led to the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, one magazine and 19 rounds of 7.62mm Special ammunition.
The Army said clearance and tracking operations were continuing across the area to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
It commended residents for their vigilance and cooperation, assuring the public of its commitment to protecting lives and property.
The Army added that it would continue to work with other security agencies to sustain intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks across the FCT and surrounding areas.
