The Nigerian army has successfully freed Amina, the widow of Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity after being abducted with his wife in north-west Nigeria last month.

Nigerian troops successfully rescued Mrs. Amina Abubakar, wife of late Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, in a Katsina offensive after her abduction by bandits.

Isyaka Rabe, son of Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar, has disputed claims that his father died of diabetes, suggesting a heart attack or snake bite instead. His mother reportedly remains captive.