Most wanted top ISWAP Commander, Saidu Yellow arrested

Troops of 144 Battalion, Operation Hadin Kai deployed at Madagali in Adamawa state have apprehended a top Commander of the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), Saidu Hassan Yellow also known as Abu Saidu, in an intelligence led operation.

The terrorist kingpin who was among one of the most wanted criminals on the list of the security agency, was apprehended in a sting operation carried out by the troops at the Mubi Market General area on April 9, 2024.

Intelligence according to Zagazola Makama, a Counter Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region, revealed that the 32-year old Yellow was alleged to be the mastermind of the attack on Askira town on Nov. 12 2021, where Commander 28 Task Force Brigade, and three soldiers paid the supreme sacrifice as they provided reinforcement in a counter offensive against the terrorists.

“Items recovered from the suspects included 3 mobile handsets, 3 ATM cards, one wrist watch, 4 rings, a bunch of keys and N1900 only.

“The terrorists have been moved to the military high command for investigation and profiling,” the source said.