Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued a kidnap sufferer, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered N10 million ransom in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The sufferer, recognized as Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu, was kidnapped on October 11, 2026, at Fanyabo village within the forest whereas coming back from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State round midnight.
The kidnappers subsequently contacted his household in Yan Taburmi village and demanded a ransom for his launch.
The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a press release issued on Saturday by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Major Babatunde Zubairu.
According to the assertion, troops of three Brigade, working below Operation MESA, launched an operation following credible intelligence, in collaboration with the police, Department of State Services (DSS) and native hunters.
The operation led to the neutralisation of two suspected kidnappers and the rescue of Aliyu, whereas different members of the gang fled into the forest.
The assertion added that the troops recovered N10 million reportedly paid by the sufferer’s household as ransom throughout a subsequent search of the world.
It mentioned the recovered cash was returned to the sufferer and his household.
The Commander, 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, recommended the troops for his or her alertness, professionalism and combating spirit.
Jimoh reaffirmed the brigade’s dedication to sustaining operations in opposition to prison components and stopping additional safety breaches within the space.
He additionally urged residents to offer credible and well timed data to safety businesses to assist efforts to keep up peace and safety in Kano State.
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