Troops arrest infamous suspected terrorist in Kaduna, intensify operations in Zamfara

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a suspected infamous terrorist in Kaduna State as safety forces step up efforts to dismantle terrorist networks and clear their hideouts in Zamfara State.

The suspect, recognized as Auta Maikyala, was apprehended on November 5, 2026, throughout an intelligence-driven operation performed by troops of Sector 1 in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, in Kagarko city, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Military authorities disclosed that the suspect was arrested at a hospital the place he had reportedly gone for remedy of a gunshot damage sustained throughout a confrontation with a rival faction.

Preliminary investigations reportedly linked Maikyala to a number of legal actions, together with assaults on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling.

He is at the moment being held by safety operatives for additional investigation and potential prosecution.

In a separate operation, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have intensified clearance workout routines throughout components of Zamfara State as a part of efforts to remove terrorist teams and destroy their operational bases.

On November 5, troops carried out coordinated clearance operations in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji communities in Maradun Local Government Area.

The navy stated the operations led to the clearance of a number of terrorist hideouts, limiting the actions of legal teams and enhancing safety within the affected communities.

Meanwhile, the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force performed air interdiction missions in opposition to suspected terrorist positions in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The November 5 air operations focused areas believed to be related to wished terrorist chief Dogo Gide.

According to the navy, the air strikes adopted credible intelligence indicating that suspected terrorists had gathered within the areas to plan and coordinate their legal operations.

Troops are at the moment sustaining operational management of the world to forestall the regrouping and motion of the suspected terrorists.

Operation Fansan Yamma known as on members of the general public to assist safety companies by offering well timed and credible details about suspected terrorists and their actions.