Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a father and his son in Sokoto State, recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and cash during an anti-terrorism operation in Bauni Forest.
The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, were arrested at about 12:47 a.m. on November 11 in Tangaza Local Government Area.
The operation was carried out by troops of the 248 Battalion, supported by French Special Forces and the National Counter Terrorism Centre tactical team under the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Security sources said the suspects were suspected of having links to terrorist groups, although the nature and extent of their alleged involvement were yet to be established.
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Items recovered during the operation included an AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, N9,760 in cash and three motorcycle tubes.
The suspects have been transferred to the 8 Military Intelligence Battalion for further investigation.
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