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Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a father and his son over suspected links to terrorist groups in Sokoto State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during an operation in Bauni Forest.
The suspects were identified as Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali. They were arrested at about 12:47 a.m. on November 11 in Tangaza Local Government Area of the state.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama reported that personnel of the Army’s 248 Battalion carried out the operation with support from French Special Forces and a tactical team from the National Counter Terrorism Centre.
Items recovered during the operation included an AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and N9,760 in cash.
Troops also recovered three motorcycle tubes from the suspects during the operation.
The report indicated that the two men were suspected of having links to terrorist groups. However, the nature and extent of their alleged involvement have not been established.
The suspects are currently being held by the 8 Military Intelligence Battalion as investigations continue to determine their alleged connections and establish further details about the case.
