Father, son arrested for alleged terrorism in Sokoto forest
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The operation was conducted by troops of 248 Battalion, supported by the French Special Forces and NCTC-Office of the National Security Adviser tactical team.
By Sumaila Ogbaje
A father and his son identifies as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali respectively have been arrested at Bauni Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State over alleged involvement in terrorism.
The two suspects were arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army, according to operational report made available on Wednesday.
The operation was conducted by troops of 248 Battalion, supported by the French Special Forces and NCTC-Office of the National Security Adviser tactical team.
The report said the suspects were apprehended at about 10:00 a.m. and were believed to be from the Bauni village area.
Some of the items recovered during the operation included one AK-47 rifle, one magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, ₦9,760 and three motorcycle tubes.
The report said the suspects were in the custody of 8 Military Intelligence Battalion for further investigation.
(NAN)