Troops Capture Notorious Terrorist in Kaduna During Operation

Troops from the Joint Task Force North West, known as Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a suspected terrorist in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna. The arrest took place during an operation on November 5.

The suspect, identified as Auta Maikyala, was apprehended at a hospital in Kagarko town. He had gone there for treatment of a gunshot wound he received during a clash with a rival group. According to Capt. Tamuno Sinivie, the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Maikyala is believed to have been involved in various attacks on communities, kidnappings, and cattle theft.

In addition to the arrest, troops conducted clearance operations in several villages in the Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara. These operations aimed to eliminate terrorist hideouts and improve security in the region.

The Nigerian Air Force also supported these efforts with air operations targeting terrorist locations in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest, areas linked to a wanted terrorist leader named Dogo Gide. These airstrikes were based on credible intelligence about terrorists gathering to plan further criminal activities.

Capt. Sinivie emphasized the commitment of the task force to maintaining security and urged the public to provide timely information about suspected terrorists to assist security forces in their operations.