Troops capture terrorist commanders linked to killing of Maj.-Gen. Rabe in Katsina

Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with local vigilantes, have captured suspected commanders of a terrorist group allegedly linked to the kidnapping and killing of retired Maj.-Gen. Abubakar Rabe in Katsina State.

The operation, conducted on Sept. 20, reportedly led to the arrest of several senior members of the group identified as “Kachalla Maha.”

One of those captured was a suspect identified as Samagi, said to be one of the group’s senior commanders.

The suspects are believed to have played key roles in the activities of the group, which has been accused of involvement in kidnapping, killings and other violent attacks in parts of the North-West.

The operation involved troops working with local vigilantes, whose support was said to have contributed to the tracking and capture of the suspects.

The arrests are expected to assist security agencies in gathering intelligence on the group’s leadership structure, operational methods, hideouts, supply networks and possible collaborators.

The suspects are expected to undergo further investigation to establish their individual roles in the group’s activities and possible links to other attacks in Katsina and neighbouring states.