Troops, DSS Arrest Terror Kingpin in Kaduna, Intensify Operation in Zamfara
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected notorious terrorist in Kaduna State while intensifying coordinated ground and air operations against criminal groups in Zamfara State.
The suspect, identified as Auta Maikyala, was arrested on November 5 during an intelligence-led operation conducted 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.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at a hospital where he had gone to seek medical attention for a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.
Preliminary investigations, according to the military, indicated that Maikyala was allegedly involved in several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling operations.
He is currently in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
In a related development, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified clearance operations targeting terrorist hideouts in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
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During operations on November 5, troops cleared suspected terrorist locations in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages, restricting the activities of criminal elements and improving security in the affected communities.
The military also disclosed that the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force conducted air interdiction operations against identified terrorist locations suspected to be associated with wanted terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide, in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The air operations followed intelligence reports indicating that terrorists were assembling in the locations to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
According to the military, troops are currently maintaining dominance over the general area as efforts continue to disrupt the activities of terrorist groups operating in the state.
The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, said in a statement on Friday that Operation FANSAN YAMMA would sustain its operational tempo and aggressive posture to protect lives and property across its joint operations area.
He urged members of the public to support ongoing military operations by providing timely and credible information about suspected terrorists and their activities to security agencies.
By PRNigeria
