Troops arrest suspected terrorists, recover AK-47, ammunition in Zamfara
Troops of the 1 Brigade Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and other military-related items during a night patrol in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The suspects, identified as 25-year-old Jabiru Hassan and 23-year-old Umaru Bello, were arrested at about 1:50am on Monday by troops […]
Two suspected terrorists were arrested and a cache of weapons seized in a nighttime operation conducted by troops of Nigeria's 1 Brigade in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area, Zamfara State, according to a statement released on Tuesday. The operation, which took place on August 25, 2026, aimed to curb criminal activities in the region.
The arrested suspects, identified as Jabiru Hassan, 25, and Umaru Bello, 23, both from Ilela village in Maradun Local Government Area, were apprehended at approximately 1:50 a.m. during a routine patrol. The troops recovered a variety of items, including an AK-47 rifle, a Dane gun, ammunition, radio equipment, a mobile phone, MP3 players, a camouflage vest, hats, a handbag, and cash.
Preliminary examination of the seized mobile phone disclosed potentially incriminating images and video materials, which are currently under investigation to determine their relevance to terrorist activities in the area.
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