Operatives of the Nigerian Army detained a father and his son during a security operation in Sokoto State over alleged ties to insurgent groups. The operation, which took place in the Bauni Forest area within the Tangaza Local Government Area, also led to the seizure of an AK-47 rifle and associated ammunition.
Key details of the operation indicate that the suspects, Muhammadu Ali and Umaru Ali, were taken into custody around 12:47 a.m. on November 11. Security sources revealed that personnel from the 248 Battalion executed the raid, receiving tactical backing from specialized units including the National Counter Terrorism Centre tactical team and collaborating foreign forces.
What items were recovered during the raid?
Alongside the AK-47 rifle, security operatives retrieved a magazine containing three rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and the sum of N9,760 in cash. Additionally, three motorcycle tubes were found in their possession, which investigators believe may have been used for logistics support in the region.
According to intelligence reports shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama, preliminary findings linked the duo to terrorist networks, though the depth and specific nature of their involvement remain under active review.
Following their apprehension, both suspects were transferred to the 8 Military Intelligence Battalion facility, where comprehensive interrogations and further investigations are currently underway to uncover potential accomplices and broader network connections.