Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered a rifle during a patrol in Zamfara State.
The development was made known in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the operation was carried out on April 3 at about 11:30 am by troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA deployed at the Forward Operating Base in Kurya, Gusau Local Government Area.
The suspect was arrested at Tungan Haki village during a routine patrol by troops of the 1 Brigade Combat Team.
Security sources said the suspect was found with an AK-47 rifle. The weapon was loaded with a magazine containing 13 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition.
The suspect and the recovered rifle are currently in military custody for further investigation.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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