Troops of three Brigade, Operation MESA, Kano, have rescued a kidnapped sufferer, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered N10 million in ransom throughout 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 adopted the kidnapping of Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu on October 11, 2026, at Fanyabo Village, Falgore Forest, Doguwa LGA, Kano State. The sufferer was reportedly getting back from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State at about midnight when the incident occurred.
The kidnappers subsequently contacted the sufferer’s household in Yan Taburmi Village, Falgore Forest, demanding a ransom for his launch.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops of three Brigade, in conjunction with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and native hunters, mounted an ambush in the world.
The operation resulted in the neutralisation of two suspected kidnappers and the profitable rescue of the sufferer, whereas different members of the kidnapping syndicate fled in direction of Falgore Forest.
During a subsequent search of the world, the troops recovered N10 million reportedly paid by the sufferer’s household as ransom. The recovered cash was subsequently returned to the sufferer and his household.
The Commander of three Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, counseled the troops for his or her alertness, professionalism and combating spirit.
He reaffirmed the brigade’s dedication to sustaining strain on felony components and stopping additional safety breaches in the world.
The brigade commander additionally urged members of the general public to proceed offering credible and well timed data to safety companies to assist ongoing efforts to take care of peace and safety in Kano State.
