OPFY troops arrest terrorists kingpin in Kaduna, intensify clearance operations in Zamfara

From John Bassey, Gusau
The troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, OPFY have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin during an intelligence-led operation in Kagarko town, Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, the troops have also intensified air and ground operations to burst several terrorists hideouts, neutralise terrorists and deny them freedom of action in Zamfara State.
On 5 November 2026, troops of Sector 1, in conjunction with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), apprehended a suspected terrorist identified as Auta Maikyala during an intelligence-led operation. The suspect was arrested at a hospital in Kagarko, where he had repo...