Brigade Commander’s Convoy Arrests Suspected Terrorist in Katsina

Troops attached to the convoy of the Commander, 17 Brigade, have arrested a suspected terrorist during a routine movement in Yantumaki, Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 3:14 p.m. on July 15 after troops became suspicious of his movements.

A search of the suspect’s mobile phone allegedly revealed a video showing him posing with an AK-47 rifle.

Upon further search, troops recovered one motorcycle, two mobile phones, a photocopy of a National Identity Card, one ATM card, one SIM card, and ₦5,020 in cash.

The suspect has been taken into military custody for further investigation to establish his alleged links to terrorist activities and possible prosecution.