The Kano State Police Command, on Saturday, said local hunters have ambushed three kidnappers shortly after they collected N10 million ransom from families of an abducted victim.
According to a statement by the command, three of the kidnappers collected the ransom demanded for the release of one Kabiru Aliyu of Falgore Village in Doguwa LGA, who was kidnapped on 11th September, 2026 and spent days in captivity.
“Upon collection of the ransom, the victim was released unharmed. However, while the suspects were returning to their hideout in Falgore Forest shortly after collecting the money, they were ambushed by local hunters known as ‘Yan Bula’.
“During the ambush, two of the suspected bandits were neutralized, while the third suspect escaped with injuries. The entire ransom sum of Ten Million Naira (N10,000,000.00) was recovered intact from the neutralized suspects.
“Preliminary investigation revealed the identity of one of the neutralized suspects as one Dogo Isah, a commercial motorcycle rider (Okada) of Maigwanda Village, Kubau LGA, Kaduna State,” the command said in the statement.
The state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has commended the resilience and commitment of the local hunters, whose gallant efforts continue to complement Operation Kukan Kura_in securing the Falgore Forest axis and its environs.
The Commissioner directed the Area Commander, Divisional Police Officers, and tactical teams within the axis to immediately comb the area for possible arrest of the fleeing suspects and recovery of their operational weapons.
“The rescued victim has been debriefed, medically examined, and reunited with his family.
“The Command reassures the public of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, and solicits continued support through the provision of timely and credible information,” the statement reads.
