Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin, intercepted an ammunition courier, and apprehended a logistics supplier in separate operations in Kaduna State.
This was disclosed in a statement Thursday, 10th September 2026 by the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja.
According to the statement, in the early hours of 9th September 2026, troops of Sector 1 conducted a clearance operation at Dabar Dabo, a known terrorist hideout in Kubau Local Government Area.
During the raid, troops arrested the terrorist kingpin and two other members of his syndicate at the hideout. The suspects are currently in military custody for further investigation.
In a related operation on the same day, troops of Sector 1, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a 50-year-old female ammunition courier in Igabi Local Government Area. She was found in possession of 300 rounds of ammunition concealed in a bag.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had travelled from Zamfara State to Lafia, where she received the ammunition for onward delivery to terrorists in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. The suspect and the recovered items are also in military custody.
Later that day, troops of Sector 1, in collaboration with a community vigilante group, apprehended a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in Birnin Gwari LGA.
During a search, troops recovered four communication devices suspected to be used by terrorists. The suspect and the items have been taken into custody for further investigation.
The Joint Task Force described the series of arrests as a testimony to the commitment of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to disrupt terrorist networks, deny criminal elements freedom of action, and prevent the movement of arms, ammunition and other logistics across the Joint Operations Area.
The JTF appreciated members of the public for their continued support and urged them to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.