Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist and Strike Dogo Gide Hideouts in Zamfara State

Troops from Operation Fansan Yamma and DSS operatives arrested Auta Maikyala on November 5 at a hospital in Kagarko, Kaduna State, where he was receiving treatment for a gunshot wound. Preliminary investigations allegedly linked him to attacks on communities, kidnappings and cattle rustling. In Zamfara State, troops cleared several hideouts in Maradun, while the air force struck suspected sites associated with wanted terrorist leader Dogo Gide in Kuyumbana Forest and Babban Doka. Troops are continuing operations in the area.