Troops of the Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist, Auta Maikyala, at a hospital in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where he allegedly sought medical attention for a gunshot wound.
The arrest was disclosed on Friday by the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Captain Tamuno Sinivie, in a statement.
According to the statement, troops of Sector 1, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services, apprehended Maikyala on November 5 following an intelligence-led operation.
“The suspect was arrested at a hospital in Kagarko, where he had reportedly gone to seek medical attention for a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction,” the statement said.
The military said preliminary investigations had allegedly connected the suspect with several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect is an alleged notorious criminal who has been involved in several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling operations,” the statement said, adding that he was in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
Meanwhile, troops conducted clearance operations in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State on November 5.
“The ongoing operations have resulted in the clearance of several terrorist hideouts, further restricting the activities of criminal elements and enhancing the security of residents in the affected communities,” the statement said.
The task force also disclosed that the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force carried out air interdiction operations against suspected locations linked to wanted terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide, in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
It said the air operations were launched following intelligence reports that terrorists were gathering in the locations to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
“The operation followed credible intelligence indicating that the terrorists were assembling in the area to plan and coordinate their criminal activities. Troops are currently maintaining dominance over the general area,” it added.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining military operations across its Joint Operations Area and called on residents to provide credible and timely information on suspected terrorists.
“Operation FANSAN YAMMA will sustain its operational tempo and aggressive posture to fulfil its mandate of protecting lives and property across the Joint Operations Area,” the statement said.
