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Army arrests father, son over alleged terrorism in Sokoto
Updated 16:05 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 12:28 WAT · 7 outlets reporting
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The Nigerian Army arrested a father and his son in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, according to The Whistler. The operation, which took place at about 12:47 a.m. on November 11, recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition, Daily Post reported. P.M. News said the operation was conducted by 248 Battalion, supported by French Special Forces and the National Counter Terrorism Centre tactical team. The suspects were identified as Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali, Vanguard noted.
What we know
- Suspects identified as Muhammadu Ali and his son, Umaru Ali
- Arrested in Bauni Forest, Tangaza Local Government Area, Sokoto State
- Operation conducted at about 12:47 a.m. on November 11
- AK-47 rifle and ammunition recovered
- 248 Battalion supported by French Special Forces and NCTC tactical team
Sources
- Report by The Whistler – The Whistler,
- Report by News Agency of Nigeria – News Agency of Nigeria,
- Report by Daily Post – Daily Post,
- Report by P.M. News – P.M. News,
- Report by Vanguard – Vanguard,
- Report by Linda Ikeji's Blog – Linda Ikeji's Blog,
- Report by The Eagle Online – The Eagle Online,
Updates
- – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
- – Summary updated with new reporting
- – Now also reported by Vanguard, Linda Ikeji's Blog
- – Story published - 4 outlets
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