Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Brigade, in collaboration with other security agencies and local hunters, have killed two suspected kidnappers and rescued a victim during a ransom payment operation in Falgore Forest, Kano State.
According to security sources quoted by security analyst, Zagazola Makama on Sunday, the operation took place at Yan Taburmi Village in Falgore Forest, where the victim’s family had reportedly gone to deliver ransom money, according to security sources.
The sources said the troops and their collaborators ambushed the suspected kidnappers at the ransom payment point, killing two of them and rescuing the victim.
It was gathered that other members of the suspected kidnapping gang reportedly fled towards Falgore Forest.
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A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of a bag containing ₦10 million, believed to be the ransom money brought by the victim’s family.
The rescued victim and the recovered cash were subsequently handed over to the Nigeria Police Force at Falgore Division for further investigation and necessary action.
The operation highlights collaboration between the military, other security agencies and local hunters in efforts to combat kidnapping and rescue victims in Kano State.