Troops rescue kidnapped victim, recover N10m ransom in Kano forest

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano
Troops of 3 Brigade, Operation MESA, have rescued a kidnapped victim, neutralised two suspected kidnappers and recovered N10 million ransom in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State.
A statement signed on Sunday by Major Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, disclosed the operation followed the abduction of Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu on October 11, 2026, at Fanyabo Village in Falgore Forest.
The victim was said to be returning from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State around midnight when he was kidnapped, the statement said.
The abductors later contacted his family in Yan Taburmi Village, Falgore Forest, demanding ransom for...