Troops Arrest Notorious Terrorist in Kaduna, Intensify Offensive Against Dogo Gide’s Network in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected notorious terrorist in Kaduna State while intensifying coordinated ground and air offensives against terrorist networks in Zamfara State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as Auta Maikyala, was arrested on Nov. 5, 2026, during an intelligence-led operation conducted by troops of Sector 1 in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Kagarko town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The suspect was reportedly apprehended at a hospital where he had gone to seek medical attention for a gunshot wound sustained during an encounter with a rival faction.
Preliminary investigations indicated that Maikyala was allegedly involved in several criminal activities, including attacks on communities, kidnapping and cattle rustling.
He is currently in custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
In a related development, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified clearance operations targeting terrorist hideouts in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
On the same day, troops conducted offensive operations at Aljummu Hausa, Aljummu Fulani and Tunga Magaji villages, where several terrorist hideouts were cleared.
The operations are aimed at dismantling criminal enclaves, restricting the movement of armed groups and denying terrorists safe havens within the operational area.
Similarly, the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force conducted precision air interdiction operations against identified terrorist locations suspected to be associated with notorious terrorist kingpin, Dogo Gide, in Babban Doka and Kuyumbana Forest in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The air operations followed credible intelligence indicating that terrorists were assembling in the locations to plan and coordinate attacks.
Military sources said troops were maintaining dominance over the general area following the operations.
The latest developments underscore the sustained offensive posture of Operation FANSAN YAMMA against terrorist networks operating across the North-West, particularly efforts to dismantle their leadership structures, logistical networks and hideouts.
The task force has urged residents to continue providing timely and credible intelligence to security agencies to support ongoing operations and prevent criminal elements from threatening lives and property.
