By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by French Special Forces and the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), have arrested two suspected terrorists, a father, Muhammadu Ali, and his son, Umaru Ali, during an operation in Bauni Forest, Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State.
The operation was conducted at about 12:47 a.m. on November 11 by troops of 248 Battalion and their supporting teams.
Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, ₦9,760 cash, and three motorcycle tubes.
The suspects, reportedly linked to terrorist groups, are currently in the custody of the 8 Military Intelligence Battalion (8 MIB) for further investigation.