Troops of the Nigerian military under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected notorious terrorist in Kaduna State and intensified clearance 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……
Troops of the Nigerian military under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected notorious terrorist in Kaduna State and intensified clearance 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 Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
According to a statement by the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the suspect was apprehended at a hospital in Kagarko, where he had reportedly gone for treatment of a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.
Preliminary investigations 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 ground clearance operations in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, targeting terrorist hideouts and operational bases.
The military said troops conducted operations on November 5 in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages, clearing several hideouts and restricting the activities of criminal elements in the affected communities.
The Nigerian Air Force also conducted air interdiction operations against identified terrorist locations suspected to be associated with wanted terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide, in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The air operation followed intelligence reports indicating that terrorists were assembling in the locations to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
The military said troops were maintaining dominance over the general area following the operations.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA reiterated its commitment to sustaining offensive operations against terrorists and other criminal groups across the North-West, while urging residents to provide credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to restore peace and security.
