Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade and other security operatives have rescued a kidnap victim and neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a ransom payment operation in Kano State.
According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, the operation took place at about 11:19pm. on October 16, 2026, at Yan Taburmi village in Falgore Forest, where the victim’s family had reportedly gone to deliver the ransom.
The troops, working with other security agencies and local hunters, reportedly ambushed the suspects at the payment point.
Two suspects were neutralised, while other members of the group fled into the forest.
A search of the area led to the recovery of N10 million believed to be the ransom money paid by the victim’s family.
The rescued victim and the recovered money were later handed over to the police at Falgore Division for further investigation.
Nigerian troops rescue kidnap victim, neutralise suspects during ransom payment