Troops Arrest Father and Son Suspected of Terrorism in Sokoto Forest, Recover AK-47 Rifle
The suspects were apprehended in Bauni Forest, Tangaza LGA, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, as investigations continue to uncover possible links to a wider terrorist network.
Troops conducting counter-terrorism operations in Sokoto State have arrested a father and his son suspected of involvement in terrorist activities during an operation in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area.
The suspects, identified as Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, were apprehended during a coordinated security operation in the forest, where troops also recovered an AK-47 rifle loaded with a magazine containing 7.62mm ammunition.
Other items recovered at the point of arrest included ₦9,760 in cash and three motorcycle tubes.
Preliminary investigations revealed that one of the suspects had reportedly emerged from the forest to visit his family when troops apprehended him.
The arrest forms part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts aimed at identifying and dismantling criminal networks operating within forested communities in the North-West.
The two suspects are currently in military custody as investigations continue to establish the full extent of their alleged involvement and determine whether they have links to other members of the suspected network.
They are expected to be handed over to the appropriate authorities for prosecution after the conclusion of preliminary investigations.
The latest arrests underscore the importance of sustained security operations, intelligence gathering and community-level vigilance in tackling terrorism and other security threats in Sokoto State.
