Hunters Kill Two Kidnappers Who Came to Collect ₦10 Million Ransom in Kano

Author: Hadiza YusufPublished on: October 18, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Hunters Kill Two Kidnappers Who Came to Collect ₦10 Million Ransom in Kano

In Falgore Forest, Kano State, local Yan Bula hunters killed two suspects after they collected a ₦10 million ransom to release 45-year-old Kabiru Aliyu, who was kidnapped on September 11. Aliyu was released unharmed, and the full ransom was recovered from the suspects who were killed. A third suspect escaped injured; police identified one of the dead men as Dogo Isah, from Kaduna State, and ordered a search of the forest and nearby communities. Aliyu was medically examined and reunited with his family.

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