Troops kill two suspected kidnappers,rescue victim, recover ₦10m ransom

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed two suspected kidnappers, rescued an abducted man and recovered ₦10m ransom during an operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The operation was carried out by troops of the 3 Brigade under Operation MESA in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS) and local hunters.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Major Babatunde Zubairu, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Saturday.

According to the statement, the operation followed the abduction of Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu on October 11, 2026, at Fanyabo Village in Falgore Forest, Doguwa LGA.

Aliyu was reportedly returning from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State at about midnight when he was abducted.
The statement said the kidnappers subsequently contacted his family in Yan Taburmi Village, Falgore Forest, demanding a ransom for his release.

Acting on credible intelligence, troops and other security operatives mounted an ambush in the area, leading to the killing of two suspected kidnappers and the successful rescue of the victim.
Other members of the suspected kidnapping syndicate reportedly fled towards Falgore Forest.

A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of ₦10m, which the victim’s family had allegedly paid as ransom. The money was subsequently returned to Aliyu and his family.
The Commander of the 3 Brigade, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, commended the troops for their alertness, professionalism and fighting spirit.

Jimoh reaffirmed the brigade’s commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements and preventing further security breaches in the area.
He also urged members of the public to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to support efforts to maintain peace and security in Kano State.