Troops arrest 3 suspected terrorists in Kaduna

The Troops of 37 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Demonstration Battalion have arrested three suspected terrorists in Kaduna State.

The acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt.-Col. Umar Shuaib, disclosed this via a statement issued on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Shuaib said the troops intercepted and arrested the suspected terrorists along Kauya–Old Afaka–Sabon Birni Road area in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday, July 10.

He identified the suspects as Yakubu Jilbril, Abubakar Yahaya, and Isiya Sani, driving a black Golf 4 car.

Shuaib stated that the suspected terrorists were also arrested with a large cache of arms and ammunition suspected to be meant for criminals in the bush.

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The army official stated: “Items found in their possession include quantity 9 x AK 47 rifles, 389 x 7.62mm (special) live rounds, quantity 54 rounds of 5.56 x 45mm (NATO) ammunition, 17 magazines, four GSM handsets, one magazine carrier, and one machete.

“Others included some charms, one MTN wifi modem, suspected illicit substances, tyre cold patch materials as well as a cash sum of N365,600 among others.”

Shuaib said the suspects are in custody for further interrogation and investigation.

“The Nigerian Army wishes to assure law-abiding citizens that it will continue to deny terrorists and their sponsors freedom of action in order to enhance safety and security in Nigeria,” he added.

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