Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an intelligence-led operation in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The troops have also intensified air and ground operations to neutralise terrorists and restrict their activities in Zamfara State.
In a statement signed by the Acting Information Officer of Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA, North West, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the military said the suspect, identified as Auta Maikyala, was arrested on November 5, 2026.
The statement explained that troops of Sector One, working in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), apprehended the suspect at a hospital in Kagarko town, where he had reportedly gone to seek medical attention for a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect is allegedly involved in several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling.
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He is currently in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
Meanwhile, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified clearance operations aimed at neutralising terrorists and dismantling their hideouts in Zamfara State.
On November 5, troops conducted clearance operations in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages in Maradun Local Government Area of the state.
The operations reportedly led to the clearance of several terrorist hideouts, further restricting the activities of criminal elements and improving security in the affected communities.
In a related development, the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force conducted air interdiction operations on the same day against identified terrorist locations in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The locations were suspected to be associated with the wanted terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide.
According to the statement, the operation followed credible intelligence indicating that the terrorists were assembling in the area to plan and coordinate their criminal activities.
Troops are currently maintaining dominance over the general area.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining its operational tempo and aggressive posture to protect lives and property across its Joint Operations Area.
The military has urged members of the public to continue supporting ongoing security operations by providing timely and credible information on suspected terrorists and their activities to security agencies.
