Two suspected kidnappers have reportedly been killed and ₦10 million in ransom money recovered following an ambush by local hunters in Falgore Forest, Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. A third suspect was said to have escaped with injuries, prompting a search operation to locate him and recover weapons believed to have been used by the group.
According to an account attributed to the Kano State Police Command, the operation followed the kidnapping of 45-year-old Kabiru Aliyu, who was reportedly abducted on September 11, 2026. His family subsequently paid ₦10 million to secure his release, and he was said to have regained his freedom unharmed. The recovered money was identified as the ransom allegedly collected by the suspected kidnappers.
The suspects were reportedly intercepted by hunters while returning to their hideout in Falgore Forest after collecting the ransom. During the encounter, two members of the group were killed, while a third escaped despite reportedly sustaining injuries. The account did not establish the number of hunters involved, the precise location of the ambush or whether any weapons were recovered at the scene.
Following the incident, the police reportedly directed security personnel to search the forest and surrounding communities for the fleeing suspect. The operation is also intended to locate and recover weapons associated with the suspected kidnappers. No arrest of the third suspect has been confirmed, and his identity has not been disclosed.
The recovery of the ransom money is a significant development for Aliyu and his family, who reportedly paid the amount in exchange for his freedom. However, the available account does not establish whether the recovered funds have already been formally returned to the family or remain in police custody pending further procedures.
Falgore Forest and its surrounding communities have featured in security operations targeting kidnapping and other armed criminal activities in Kano State. The forest's extensive terrain presents operational challenges for security personnel seeking to locate suspects who use remote areas to evade arrest.
The latest incident also highlights the involvement of local hunters in security efforts within forest communities. Their reported intervention resulted in the recovery of the ransom and the deaths of two suspected kidnappers, although the precise circumstances of the fatal encounter have not been independently established.
Authorities have yet to provide further confirmed information about the fleeing suspect or the outcome of the reported search. The investigation is expected to clarify the circumstances of the ambush, establish the identities of those involved and account for the recovered money and any weapons connected to the incident.
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