Soldiers catch suspected terrorist in Kaduna

Troops from the Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have captured a suspected terrorist named Auta Maikyala. He was found at a hospital in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He reportedly went there to treat a gunshot wound.

Captain Tamuno Sinivie is the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West). He shared this news in a statement on Friday, November 6, 2026.

The statement explained that troops from Sector 1, along with operatives from the Department of State Services, arrested Maikyala on November 5. This was part of 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 read.

It also mentioned that initial inquiries linked Maikyala to 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 noted. He is now in custody for further investigation and prosecution.

Operations in Zamfara State

In another operation in Zamfara State, troops conducted clearance missions in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani, and Tunga Magaji villages in Maradun Local Government Area 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 military also reported that the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force carried out air strikes on areas suspected to be linked to wanted terrorist leader Dogo Gide. These areas include Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area.

The statement said this operation followed intelligence that terrorists were gathering in the area 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.

The task force promised to keep up its operations across the Joint Operations Area. They urged the public to provide timely and credible information about suspected terrorists and their activities.

"Operation FANSAN YAMMA will sustain its operational tempo and aggressive posture to fulfill its mandate of protecting lives and property across the Joint Operations Area," the statement concluded.