Nigerian Army's 3 Brigade Rescues Kidnap Victim, Recovers Ransom

On October 11, 2026, Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu was kidnapped in Fanyabo Village, Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area, Kano State, while returning from Yandoka Market. The kidnappers demanded a ransom from his family in Yan Taburmi Village.

Acting on credible intelligence, troops from the 3 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and local hunters, conducted an operation in Falgore Forest. This operation resulted in the neutralization of two suspected kidnappers and the successful rescue of Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu.

During a search of the area, the troops recovered ₦10 million, which had been paid as ransom by the victim's family, and returned it to them. Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, Commander of the 3 Brigade, praised the troops for their professionalism and urged the public to provide timely information to aid security efforts in Kano State.