Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist In Kaduna, Clear Hideouts In Zamfara

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 terrorist 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 (DSS).

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 to seek treatment for a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect is allegedly involved in several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling.

He is currently in custody for further investigation and prosecution.

In Zamfara State, troops have intensified 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, restricting the activities of criminal elements and improving 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.

The operation followed intelligence reports that terrorists linked to wanted kingpin Dogo Gide were assembling in the area to plan and coordinate criminal activities, Captain Sinivie said.

He added that troops were maintaining dominance over the general area.

Operation FANSAN YAMMA reiterated its commitment to sustaining operations against terrorists and other criminal elements across its joint operational area.

The military also urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing efforts to tackle security threats and protect lives and property.