Troops kill two suspected kidnappers, rescue victim, recover N10m ransom in Kano

Troops of 3 Brigade, Operation MESA, Kano, have rescued a kidnapped victim, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered N10 million in ransom during an operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State.

According to Major Babatunde Zubairu of the Army Directorate of Information, the operation followed the abduction of Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu on October 11, 2026, at Fanyabo Village, Falgore Forest, Doguwa LGA, Kano State. The victim was reportedly returning from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State at about midnight when the incident occurred.

The kidnappers subsequently contacted the victim’s family in Yan Taburmi Village, Falgore Forest, demanding a ransom for his release.

Acting on credible intelligence, troops of 3 Brigade, in conjunction with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and local hunters, mounted an ambush in the area.

The operation resulted in the neutralisation of two suspected kidnappers and the successful rescue of the victim, while other members of the kidnapping syndicate fled towards Falgore Forest.

During a subsequent search of the area, the troops recovered N10 million reportedly paid by the victim’s family as ransom. The recovered money was subsequently returned to the victim and his family.

The Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, commended the troops for their alertness, professionalism and fighting spirit.

He reaffirmed the brigade’s commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements and preventing further security breaches in the area.

The brigade commander also urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Kano State.