Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and several alleged members of a logistics network during separate operations in Kaduna State.
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According to the military, troops of Sector 1 carried out a clearance operation at Dabar Dabo, described as a known terrorist hideout in Kubau Local Government Area, in the early hours of September 9.
The operation reportedly resulted in the arrest of a suspected terrorist kingpin and two alleged members of his syndicate. The suspects have been taken into military custody for further investigation.
In a separate operation carried out the same day, troops acting on intelligence reportedly intercepted a 50-year-old woman in Igabi Local Government Area who was allegedly transporting ammunition.
The military said the woman was found carrying 300 rounds of ammunition concealed inside a bag.
Preliminary investigations reportedly indicated that the suspect had travelled from Zamfara to Lafia to collect the ammunition before allegedly taking it to terrorists in Birnin Gwari.
Later that day, troops working alongside a community vigilante group also arrested another individual suspected of supplying logistics to terrorists in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area.
During the operation, four communication devices allegedly used by terrorists were recovered from the suspect following interrogation and a search.
The Joint Task Force said the arrests and recoveries form part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist networks and prevent the movement of arms, ammunition and other supplies across the North-West.