Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist, Auta Maikyala, at a hospital in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The suspect was reportedly receiving medical attention for a gunshot wound when security operatives apprehended him.
The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, November 6, 2026.
According to the military, troops of Sector 1, working alongside operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), arrested Maikyala on November 5 following an intelligence-led operation.
The statement revealed that the suspect sustained the gunshot injury during an encounter with a rival criminal faction.
Preliminary investigations reportedly linked him to several criminal activities, including attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling.
The military said the suspect had been taken into custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Meanwhile, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified security operations in parts of Zamfara State.
The military disclosed that soldiers conducted clearance operations in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji communities in Maradun Local Government Area on November 5.
The operation reportedly led to the destruction and clearance of several suspected terrorist hideouts, restricting the activities of criminal groups in the affected areas.
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In another development, the Nigerian Air Force carried out airstrikes against locations suspected to be associated with wanted terrorist leader, Dogo Gide, in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest, Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The military explained that the air operation followed intelligence reports indicating that suspected terrorists were gathering in the area to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
It added that ground troops were maintaining control of the area to prevent the criminals from regrouping.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA assured residents that its security operations would continue across the affected areas to protect lives and property.
The task force also urged members of the public to provide credible information that could assist security agencies in identifying and arresting suspected criminals.
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