Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kaduna, Intensify Operations in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist in Kaduna State while intensifying clearance operations against terrorist groups and their hideouts in Zamfara State.
The arrest was carried out on November 5, 2026, by troops of Sector 1 in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) during an intelligence-led operation in Kagarko town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The suspect, identified as Auta Maikyala, was reportedly arrested at a hospital where he had gone for medical attention over a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.
According to the military, preliminary investigations indicated that Maikyala was allegedly involved in several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling.
The suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
In Zamfara State, troops conducted clearance operations on November 5 in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages in Maradun Local Government Area, targeting terrorist hideouts and restricting the activities of criminal groups.
The military said the operations had resulted in the clearance of several terrorist hideouts, thereby enhancing security in affected communities.
Similarly, the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force carried out air interdiction operations against suspected terrorist locations associated with wanted terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide, in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest, Maru Local Government Area.
The air operations followed intelligence reports indicating that terrorists were assembling in the locations to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
Troops are currently maintaining dominance over the operational areas, the military said.
The Acting Media Information Officer of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, said the operation would sustain its aggressive posture to protect lives and property across its joint operations area.
He urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to eliminate criminal threats.
