Defense and Security
Troops Arrest Notorious Terrorism Suspect in Kaduna, Target Dogo Gide’s Hideout
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected notorious terrorist during an intelligence-led operation in Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, while intensifying military offensives against terrorist groups in Zamfara State.
The suspect, identified as Auta Maikyala, was arrested on November 5, 2026, at a hospital in Kagarko town, where he reportedly sought medical attention for a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.
The operation was conducted by troops of Sector 1 in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS).
The military spokesman, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that Maikyala was allegedly involved in several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling activities.
He added that the suspect remained in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
The military spokesman, Captain Tamuno Sinivie, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday.
According to him, preliminary investigations revealed that Maikyala was allegedly involved in several attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling activities.
He added that the suspect remained in custody for further investigation and prosecution.
In a related development, troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have intensified clearance operations targeting terrorist hideouts in Zamfara State as part of efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore security in affected communities.
Sinivie said troops carried out clearance operations on November 5 at Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages in Maradun Local Government Area of the state.
He noted that the operations had led to the clearance of several terrorist hideouts, restricting the activities of criminal elements and improving security in the affected communities.
The military spokesman also disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force conducted air interdiction operations against suspected terrorist locations linked to wanted terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide, in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest, both in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
He said the air operation followed credible intelligence indicating that terrorists were gathering in the locations to plan and coordinate criminal activities.
According to him, troops are currently maintaining dominance over the general area to prevent the regrouping of the fleeing terrorists.
Sinivie reaffirmed the military’s commitment to sustaining its offensive operations across the Joint Operations Area, stressing that Operation Fansan Yamma would maintain its aggressive posture to protect lives and property.
He also urged members of the public to support ongoing military operations by providing timely and credible information about suspected terrorists and their activities to security agencies.
