Troops of the Joint Task Force, North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have arrested a suspected notorious terrorist in Kaduna State as security forces intensify operations against criminal groups in the region.
The suspect, identified as Auta Maikyala, was arrested on November 5, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation carried out by troops of Sector 1 in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kagarko town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Military authorities disclosed that Maikyala was arrested at a hospital where he had reportedly gone for treatment of a gunshot injury sustained during a confrontation with a rival faction.
Preliminary investigations allegedly linked him to several criminal activities, including attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling. He is currently in security custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
In a separate operation, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma intensified clearance exercises across parts of Zamfara State to dismantle terrorist networks and destroy their hideouts.
The operations, conducted on November 5, covered Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji communities in Maradun Local Government Area.
According to the military, the exercises led to the clearance of several terrorist hideouts, restricting the activities of criminal groups and improving security in the affected communities.
Meanwhile, the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force carried out air interdiction missions against suspected terrorist positions in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The airstrikes targeted locations believed to be associated with wanted terrorist leader, Dogo Gide, following intelligence reports that suspected terrorists had gathered there to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
Troops are maintaining operational control of the affected areas to prevent the suspected terrorists from regrouping or moving freely.
Operation Fansan Yamma urged members of the public to support security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspected terrorists and their activities.
