Troops of the Nigerian military have arrested a suspected notorious terrorist while receiving treatment for a gunshot wound at a hospital in Kaduna State, as security forces intensify operations against criminal networks in Zamfara State.
The suspect, identified as Auta Maikyala, was apprehended on November 5 at a hospital in Kagarko town, Kagarko Local Government Area, during an intelligence-led operation conducted by troops of Sector 1, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The Acting Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, November 6.
According to the statement, preliminary investigations indicated that Maikyala allegedly sustained the gunshot wound during an encounter with a rival faction and had visited the hospital to seek medical attention.
The military described him as an alleged notorious criminal linked to several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling. He remains in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
In a related development, troops have intensified clearance operations across parts of Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, targeting terrorist hideouts and restricting the activities of armed groups.
The operations, conducted on November 5, covered Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages, where several terrorist hideouts were reportedly cleared.
The Nigerian Air Force also conducted air interdiction operations against identified terrorist locations suspected to be associated with wanted terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide, in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The air operation followed intelligence reports indicating that terrorists were assembling in the locations to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
The military said troops were maintaining dominance over the general area to prevent the suspected terrorists from regrouping and carrying out further attacks.
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It reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining aggressive operations across the Joint Operations Area to protect lives and property.
The task force urged residents to support ongoing security efforts by providing timely and credible information on suspected terrorists and their activities to security agencies.
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