Troops arrest notorious terrorist in Kaduna, strike Dogo Gide’s network in Zamfara

The Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, apprehended a suspected notorious terrorist in Kaduna State on Thursday. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed that the suspect, Auta Maikyala, was detained during an intelligence-led operation in Kagarko town, Kagarko Local Government Area. Maikyala sustained a gunshot wound during a clash with a rival faction, leading him to seek medical attention at a local hospital.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Maikyala was involved in multiple criminal acts, such as community attacks, kidnapping, and cattle rustling.

In parallel developments, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA intensified clearance operations in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. They targeted terrorist hideouts in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani, and Tunga Magaji villages, dismantling criminal enclaves and removing safe havens for armed groups. The Nigerian Air Force's Air Component conducted precision air interdiction operations against suspected terrorist locations in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest, Maru Local Government Area.

These air strikes were based on credible intelligence that terrorists were gathering in these areas to plan attacks.

The security analyst emphasized that these operations signify Operation FANSAN YAMMA's ongoing offensive against terrorist networks across the North-West. The taskforce aims to dismantle terrorist leadership structures, disrupt logistical networks, and eliminate terrorist hideouts. They emphasized the importance of residents providing timely and credible intelligence to support ongoing operations and prevent criminal activities from endangering lives and property.