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.

The victim, identified as Mrs Adonkie, wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, was reportedly abducted from her residence on Tuesday, September 1.

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 following the abduction.

According to the statement, the operation involved the deployment of troops to track the suspected kidnappers and secure the safe release of the victim.

The Army said the coordinated efforts eventually led to the rescue of Mrs Adonkie and the arrest of two suspected kidnappers.

The development comes amid growing concerns over kidnapping and other security threats in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas.

The Army said the suspects are currently in custody and are expected to assist security authorities in ongoing investigations into the abduction.

The military reiterated its commitment to protecting residents and combating criminal activities within the FCT.