Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade, operating under Operation MESA, have rescued a kidnapped man, killed two suspected kidnappers and recovered ₦10 million in ransom in Kano State.
The operation took place in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area, following the abduction of Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu on October 11, 2026.
According to the Army, Aliyu was kidnapped around midnight while returning from Yandoka Market in neighbouring Kaduna State. The abductors later contacted his family and demanded ransom for his release.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops, working alongside the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and local hunters, mounted an ambush that led to Aliyu’s rescue and the killing of two suspected kidnappers. Other members of the gang reportedly escaped into the forest.
The Army said a subsequent search led to the recovery of ₦10 million reportedly paid by the victim’s family. The money was returned to Aliyu and his relatives.
The Commander of 3 Brigade, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, commended the troops and urged residents to provide credible information to security agencies to help combat kidnapping and other criminal activities.