The Nigerian Army troops of 144 Battalion, Operation Hadin Kai, deployed at Madagali in Adamawa State, have arrested a top commander of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) named Saidu Hassan Yellow, also known as Abu Saidu.
The intelligence-led operation was carried out on April 9, 2024, at the Mubi Market General area.
Saidu Hassan Yellow, who was one of the most wanted criminals on the security agency’s list, was apprehended in a sting operation.
Intelligence sources revealed that the 32-year-old terrorist kingpin was allegedly the mastermind behind the attack on Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State on November 12, 2021, where Commander 28 Task Force Brigade, Brigadier-General Dzarma Zirkusu, and three soldiers were killed.
The troops recovered several items from the suspect, including three mobile handsets, a wristwatch, four rings, a bunch of keys, and some ID cards.
The terrorists have been moved to the military high command for investigation and profiling.
