Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
A retired Nigerian major general and his wife were abducted by armed gunmen while traveling in Katsina state. The military is currently working to locate the couple, though no group has claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the persistent security crisis in north-west Nigeria, where criminal gangs frequently target high-profile individuals and rural communities.
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