Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by French Special Forces (SOF) and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), have arrested a father and his son suspected of engaging in terrorism during an operation in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted around midnight on Wednesday, November 11, by troops of 248 Battalion, supported by the French SOF and the NCTC Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team.
The names of those arrested were given as Umaru Ali (son) and Muhammadu Ali (father), both reportedly from the Bauni village area.
During the operation, the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and cash.
The suspects were reportedly found with links to terrorist groups, although the nature and extent of their involvement are yet to be established by the military.
They are currently in the custody of the 8 Military Intelligence Battalion (8 MIB) for further investigation and they are expected to be prosecuted at the conclusion of the investigation.
Credit: Zagazola Makama
