Troops capture suspected terrorists in Kaduna

Troops of the Nigerian Army have apprehended three suspected terrorists believed to be involved in gunrunning activities in Kaduna State.

In a statement released on Friday, the Nigerian Army disclosed that the arrests were made during a patrol conducted by the 37 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Demonstration Battalion.

“Acting on credible intelligence while on fighting patrol, the gallant troops of 37 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Demonstration Battalion intercepted and arrested 3 suspected gunrunners along Kauya – Old Afaka – Sabon Birni Road area in Igabi LGA of Kaduna State on Thursday,” the statement read.

The suspects, identified as Yakubu Jilbril (45), Abubakar Yahaya (45), and Isiya Sani (30), were reportedly travelling in a black Golf 4 vehicle with registration number Abuja YAB 385 K7 when they were intercepted.

A substantial cache of arms and ammunition was recovered from the vehicle, allegedly intended for criminal elements operating in the bush.

“Items found in their possession include; quantity 9 x AK 47 rifles, 389 x 7.62mm (special) live rounds, quantity 54 rounds of 5.56 x 45mm (NATO) ammunition, 17 magazines, 4 GSM handsets, one magazine carrier, one machete, some charms, one MTN wifi modem, suspected illicit substances, tyre cold patch materials as well as cash sum of Three Hundred and Sixty Five Thousand, Sixty Hundred Naira (N365,600) among others,” the statement added.

The Nigerian Army also confirmed that the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further interrogation and investigation.