Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended two suspected terrorists (father and son) in Sokoto State.
The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, were arrested at Bauni Forest in Tangaza local government area.
The operational report made available on Wednesday said 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. on Wednesday and were believed to be from the Bauni Village area.
According to the report, 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.
Source: NAN
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