Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity (opens original article in a new tab)

Nigeria's military rescued the widow of a retired general who was killed by kidnappers, with the wife injured during the operation and now recovering in a hospital. No group has claimed responsibility for the abductions, but bandits and jihadists are active in the region.

• Nigeria's military rescued the widow of a retired general who was killed by kidnappers
• The kidnapped general's wife was injured during the rescue and is recovering in a military hospital
• No group has claimed responsibility for the abductions, but bandits and jihadists are active in the region