Troops overpower, capture terrorist suspect in Kaduna

A counter-terrorism expert, Zagazola Makama, has revealed that troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have successfully thwarted a suspected terrorist movement in Kaduna State.

September 23, 2026: Troops neutralize terrorists in Kachia LGA

On September 23, 2026, troops acting on intelligence information about the movement of suspected terrorists in the Rijana area of Kachia Local Government Area conducted a swift operation.

• Troops laid an ambush after receiving intelligence information about the movement of suspected terrorists in the Rijana area of Kachia Local Government Area.
• The terrorists engaged the troops, leading to their neutralization.
• During the operation, one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition, and one magazine carrier were recovered.
• A military jungle hat and other items were also recovered.

Following the successful ambush, troops arrested a suspected criminal named Jacob, who was found in possession of a fabricated pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.

Makama explained that the suspect remains in military custody for further investigation.

Separate operation in Awom village on September 23, 2026

On the same day, September 23, 2026, troops conducted a clearance operation in Awom village.

• The operation was carried out after receiving intelligence information about the presence of suspected criminals in Awom village.
• The troops engaged the criminals, leading to their arrest.
• The suspect, Jacob, was found in possession of a counterfeit pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.

Makama stated that the suspect is currently in military custody for further investigation.

Troops neutralize terrorists in Kachia LGA

On September 23, 2026, troops based on intelligence information about the movement of suspected terrorists in the Rijana area of Kachia Local Government Area conducted a swift operation.

• The troops laid an ambush after receiving intelligence information about the movement of suspected terrorists in the Rijana area of Kachia Local Government Area.
• The terrorists engaged the troops, leading to their neutralization.
• During the operation, one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition, and one magazine carrier were recovered.

Makama explained that the suspect, Jacob, was arrested following the operation, and the items found on him include a counterfeit pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.

Jacob, a suspect in custody for further investigation

On September 23, 2026, based on intelligence information about the presence of suspected terrorists in the Rijana area of Kachia Local Government Area, troops conducted a swift operation.

• The troops set an ambush after receiving intelligence information about the presence of suspected terrorists in the Rijana area of Kachia Local Government Area.
• The terrorists engaged the troops, leading to their neutralization.
• During the operation, one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition, and one magazine carrier were recovered.

Makama explained that the suspect, Jacob, was apprehended following the operation, and the items found on him include a counterfeit pistol and seven rounds of ammunition.

Kaduna State: Combating Terrorism and Crime

In Kaduna State, the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, continues to maintain security and combat terrorism and criminal activities.

• The troops conducted swift operations in response to intelligence reports about the movement of suspected terrorists and criminals in the Rijana area of Kachia Local Government Area.
• The terrorists and criminals engaged the troops, leading to their neutralization.
• During the operations, one AK-47 rifle, one magazine loaded with 13 rounds of ammunition, and one magazine carrier were recovered.

Makama highlighted that the suspect, Jacob, was apprehended following the operations, and the items found on him include a counter

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>