3 Brigade Troops Rescue Kidnapped Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu

On October 11, 2026, Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu was kidnapped while returning from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State, near Fanyabo village in Falgore Forest. Following the abduction, the kidnappers contacted Aliyu's family in Yan Taburmi village, demanding ransom for his release.

Troops from 3 Brigade, operating under Operation MESA, acted on credible intelligence and collaborated with the police, Department of State Services (DSS), and local hunters to mount an ambush. The operation led to the neutralization of two suspected kidnappers and the successful rescue of Aliyu, although other members of the kidnapping group escaped into Falgore Forest.

A subsequent search resulted in the recovery of N10 million, which had been paid as ransom by the victim's family, and this amount was returned to them. Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, the Commander of 3 Brigade, praised the troops for their professionalism and urged the public to provide timely information to aid security efforts in Kano State.