Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade, operating under Operation MESA in Kano, have rescued a kidnapped man, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered ₦10 million reportedly paid as ransom during a security operation in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State.
Grassroots Parrot gathered that the operation, carried out in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and local hunters, followed the abduction of Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu on October 11, 2026.
According to Major Babatunde Zubairu of the Army Directorate of Information, Aliyu was reportedly returning from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State at about midnight when he was abducted at Fanyabo Village, within Falgore Forest.
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Following the incident, the kidnappers allegedly contacted the victim’s family in Yan Taburmi Village, demanding ransom in exchange for his release.
Acting on credible intelligence, troops of 3 Brigade and other security operatives mounted an ambush in the area in a bid to track down the kidnappers and secure the victim’s freedom.
The operation led to the killing of two suspected members of the kidnapping gang and the successful rescue of Aliyu. However, other suspected members of the syndicate reportedly escaped towards the forest.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of ₦10 million believed to have been paid by the victim’s family as ransom. The Army said the recovered money was subsequently returned to Aliyu and his family.
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The Commander of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, commended the troops for their alertness, professionalism and fighting spirit during the operation.
Jimoh reaffirmed the brigade’s commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal groups and preventing further security breaches across the area.
He also urged residents to provide security agencies with credible and timely information that could assist ongoing operations and strengthen efforts to maintain peace and security in Kano State.