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Troops Arrest Father, Son Over Terrorism In Sokoto

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Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a father and his son suspected of terrorism in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, recovering an AK-47 rifle and ammunition.

The suspects, recognized as Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, had been arrested throughout an operation performed at about 12:47 a.m. on November 11.

The operation concerned troops of the 248 Battalion, supported by French Special Forces and the National Counter Terrorism Centre tactical group underneath the Office of the National Security Adviser.

Security sources stated the suspects had been allegedly linked to terrorist teams, though the character and extent of their involvement stay underneath investigation.

Items recovered throughout the operation included an AK-47 rifle, {a magazine} loaded with three rounds of seven.62mm particular ammunition and N9,760 in money.

Troops additionally recovered three motorbike tubes from the suspects.

The father and son have been transferred to the 8 Military Intelligence Battalion for additional investigation.

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