Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara

Author: Hadiza MusaPublished on: April 5, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara

Nigerian Army troops arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered a rifle during a patrol in Zamfara State. The operation took place on April 3 in Tungan Haki, where the suspect was found with an AK-47 rifle loaded with 13 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition. The suspect and the recovered rifle are currently in military custody for further investigation.

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