By Attah Ede
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a man and his son suspected to be terrorists in Sokoto State.
The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, were arrested at Bauni Forest in Tangaza Local Government Area.
According to operational report made available to newsmen on Wednesday, in Sokoto, the operation was conducted by troops of 248 Battalion, supported by the French Special Forces and the NCTC-Office of the National Security Adviser tactical team.
The report added that the suspects were nabbed at about 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday and were believed to be from the Bauni village area.
One AK-47 rifle, one magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, ₦9,760 and three motorcycle tubes were recovered from the suspects during the operation.
The report further stated that the suspects are in the custody of 8 Military Intelligence Battalions for further investigation.
