Nigerian Army Arrests Father and Son Suspected of Terrorism in Sokoto

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists, identified as a father and his son, during an operation in Sokoto State.

The suspects, Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, were apprehended at Bauni Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area.

According to an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, the operation was carried out by troops of the 248 Battalion, with support from the French Special Forces and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) tactical team under the Office of the National Security Adviser.

The report said the arrests were made at about 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. The two men were believed to be from the Bauni village area.

Items recovered during the operation included an AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, ₦9,760 in cash and three motorcycle tubes.

The suspects are currently in the custody of the 8 Military Intelligence Battalion for further investigation, the report added.

The Army has not provided further details about the suspects or the circumstances surrounding their alleged involvement in terrorism.