TROOPS ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‍​⁠‍‍‌​‌‌​APPREHEND FATHER, SON FOR ALLEGED TERRORISM IN SOKOTO FOREST

Nigerian Army troops have arrested a father and son over suspected involvement in terrorism in Sokoto State.

The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, were apprehended in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area, at about 10 am on Wednesday, according to an operational report.

The report said troops of 248 Battalion conducted the operation with support from French Special Forces and a tactical team from the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser.

Items reportedly recovered included an AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing three rounds of ammunition, N9,760 and three motorcycle tubes.

The suspects were handed over to the 8 Military Intelligence Battalion for further investigation. Their alleged involvement in terrorism has not been established in court.