Local hunters in Kano State have killed two suspected bandits and recovered ₦10 million ransom following the release of a kidnapped man in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area.
The Kano State Police Command disclosed that the suspects collected the ransom for the release of 45-year-old Kabiru Aliyu, a resident of Falgore Village, before being ambushed by local hunters known as Yan Bula.
According to the police, the incident occurred around midnight on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Aliyu was released unharmed, while two of the suspected bandits were killed and a third escaped with injuries.
The police said the entire ₦10 million ransom was recovered intact. One of the deceased suspects was identified as Dogo Isah, a commercial motorcycle rider from Kaduna State.
The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, commended the hunters for supporting security operations and directed tactical teams to search for the fleeing suspect.
The rescued victim was reportedly medically examined and reunited with his family.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army gave a separate account, stating that troops working alongside police, DSS operatives and local hunters conducted an intelligence-led operation that resulted in the rescue and recovery of the ransom.
The Army and police differed on the reported date of Aliyu’s abduction, with the Army stating October 11 and the police reporting September 11, 2026.