Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara

News Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara Published on April 5, 2026 By Hadiza Musa googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); 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. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); 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. Don't Miss Borno: Police confirm killing of four personnel in Boko Haram, ISWAP attack You may like Troops kill suspected kidnapper, rescue victim in Enugu Hunters attack Zamfara police station, injure one officer Troops foil terrorists’ attempt to infiltrate Yobe State capital Troops rescue five kidnapping victims, evacuate two injured in Sokoto attack Troops recover 31 cattle, arrest five suspected rustlers in Kebbi APC releases congress timetable for Adamawa, Zamfara, FCT

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