Troops Of 3 Brigade, Operation MESA, Rescue Kidnapped Victim, Recover N10m Ransome In Falgore Forest
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Troops of 3 Brigade, Operation MESA, Kano, have rescued a kidnapped victim, neutralised two suspected kidnappers, and recovered the sum of ₦10 million in ransom during an operation in Falgore Forest in Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State.
This is contained in a statement signed by Major Babatunde Zubairu,Assistant Director Army Public Relations
3 Brigade, Nigerian Army.
Major Zubairu said the operation followed the abduction of Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu on 11 October 2026 at Fanyabo Village, Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area, and that the victim was reportedly returning from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State at about midnight when the incident occurred.
He said 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,” he said.
Major Zubairu said 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, he said,the troops recovered ₦10 million reportedly paid by the victim’s family as ransom. The recovered money was subsequently returned to the victim and his family.
“The Commander, 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,” the statement added.