By Our Reporter
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected notorious terrorist, identified as Auta Maikyala, during an intelligence-led operation in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at a hospital in Kagarko town, where he had gone to seek medical attention for a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.
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).
The spokesperson for Operation Fansan Yamma, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
According to him, preliminary investigations indicated that Maikyala was allegedly involved in several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling activities.
He said the suspect was currently in military custody for further investigation and prosecution.
In a related development, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have intensified clearance operations against terrorist groups and their hideouts in Zamfara State.
Sinivie said troops conducted operations on November 5 in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages in Maradun Local Government Area of the state.
He explained that the operations had led to the clearance of several terrorist hideouts, restricting the activities of criminal groups and improving security in affected communities.
The military spokesperson also disclosed that the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force conducted air interdiction operations against suspected terrorist locations linked to wanted terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide.
The airstrikes targeted locations in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
According to him, the operation followed credible intelligence that terrorists were assembling in the area to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
He added that troops were maintaining dominance over the affected areas to prevent terrorists from regrouping.
Sinivie assured that Operation Fansan Yamma would sustain its offensive operations to protect lives and property across its joint operational area.
He also appealed to residents to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspected terrorists and their activities.