Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin, an alleged ammunition courier and a suspected logistics supplier during separate intelligence-led operations in Kaduna State.
The operations, conducted across Kubau, Igabi and Birnin Gwari Local Government Areas, were aimed at disrupting terrorist networks and their supply chains.
In Kubau, troops raided Dabar Dabo, identified as a suspected terrorist hideout, where they arrested a suspected kingpin and two other members of his group.
In Igabi, soldiers intercepted a 50-year-old woman allegedly transporting ammunition. Authorities reportedly recovered 300 rounds of ammunition concealed in a bag in her possession.
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Preliminary investigations indicated that she allegedly travelled from Zamfara State to Lafia to collect the ammunition before heading towards Birnin Gwari to deliver it to suspected terrorist elements.
In another operation in Birnin Gwari, troops, working with community vigilantes, arrested a suspected logistics supplier and recovered four communication devices allegedly linked to terrorist activities.
The suspects and recovered items remain in military custody as investigations continue.
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