Kano troops kill two suspected kidnappers, rescue hostage and recover N10 million

Troops from the 3rd Brigade, serving under Operation MESA, rescued Alhaji Kabiru Aliyu and killed two suspected kidnappers during an operation in Falgore Forest, Kano State. Aliyu was abducted on October 11, 2026, in Fanyabo while returning from Yandoka Market in Kaduna State. Working with the police, the DSS and local hunters, the troops recovered the N10 million ransom paid by his family and returned it to them. Brigade commander Brigadier General Saka Jimoh praised the troops and urged the public to share information with security agencies.