Army Rescues Kidnap Victim, Kills Two Suspects, Recovers N10m Ransom In Kano

Troops of the Nigerian Military have rescued a kidnap sufferer, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered N10 million ransom in Falgore Woodland, Doguwa Native Govt Space of Kano State.

The sufferer, known as Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu, was once kidnapped on October 11, 2026, at Fanyabo village within the wooded area whilst coming back from Yandoka Marketplace in Kaduna State round nighttime.

The abductors due to this fact contacted his circle of relatives in Yan Taburmi village and demanded a ransom for his unlock.

The Nigerian Military disclosed this in a observation issued on Saturday via the Assistant Director, Military Public Family members, 3 Brigade, Primary Babatunde Zubairu.

In keeping with the observation, troops of three Brigade, running beneath Operation MESA, introduced an operation following credible intelligence, in collaboration with the police, Division of State Services and products (DSS) and native hunters.

The operation ended in the neutralisation of 2 suspected kidnappers and the rescue of Aliyu, whilst different individuals of the group fled into the wooded area.

The observation added that the troops recovered N10 million reportedly paid via the sufferer’s circle of relatives as ransom all over a next seek of the realm.

It stated the recovered cash was once returned to the sufferer and his circle of relatives.

The Commander, 3 Brigade, Nigerian Military, Brigadier Common Saka Jimoh, recommended the troops for his or her alertness, professionalism and combating spirit.

Jimoh reaffirmed the brigade’s dedication to maintaining operations in opposition to legal parts and fighting additional safety breaches within the house.

He additionally suggested citizens to supply credible and well timed knowledge to safety companies to strengthen efforts to deal with peace and safety in Kano State.