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Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist in Kaduna State and intensified air and ground operations against armed groups in Zamfara State.
The suspect was arrested on November 5, 2026, at a hospital in Kagarko town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation by troops of Sector One in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services.
According to a statement by the Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, the suspect had reportedly visited the hospital for treatment of a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.
Preliminary investigations reportedly linked him to several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling.
The suspect is currently in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
In Zamfara State, troops have stepped up clearance operations in Maradun Local Government Area, targeting terrorist hideouts in Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages.
The military said the operations had led to the clearance of several hideouts, restricted the activities of criminal groups and improved security in the affected communities.
In a related development, the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force carried out air interdiction operations on November 5 against suspected terrorist locations in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Captain Sinivie said the operation followed intelligence reports that terrorists linked to wanted kingpin Dogo Gide were gathering in the area to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
He added that troops were maintaining dominance over the area.
Operation FANSAN YAMMA reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining operations against terrorists and other criminal groups across its joint operational area.
The military also urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support efforts to tackle security threats and protect lives and property.
