Troops of the 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating from the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda, have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, communication equipment and other items during a night patrol in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Captain Yusuf Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
According to the statement, the operation was conducted at about 1:50 a.m. by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 2 as part of ongoing intelligence-led efforts to deny terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of movement within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.
The suspects were identified as 25-year-old Jabiru Hassan and 23-year-old Umaru Bello, both reportedly from Ilela Village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The Army said the troops recovered one AK-47 rifle, one locally fabricated Dane gun, two rifle magazines and 55 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition from the suspects.
Also recovered were 18 cartridges for the Dane gun, one motorcycle, two Baofeng radio sets and a mobile phone.
Other items found in their possession included two MP3 players, one camouflage vest, two jungle hats, a handbag and N44,500 in cash.
The Army said preliminary examination of the suspects’ mobile phone revealed photographs and video materials considered potentially incriminating and of intelligence value.
It added that the contents were being subjected to further verification and exploitation by relevant authorities to determine their significance and possible links to terrorist activities in the area.
The statement described the operation as another setback for criminal elements operating within the axis, adding that the arrests and recovery of weapons, ammunition and communication equipment demonstrated the effectiveness of the Brigade’s intelligence-led operations and sustained fighting patrols.
The Acting Commander of 1 Brigade Nigerian Army, Colonel J. Umaru, commended the troops for their vigilance, courage and professionalism.
He charged personnel to sustain the tempo of offensive operations and remain resolute in denying terrorists and other criminal elements freedom of action within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility.
Colonel Umaru also reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property while supporting efforts to restore lasting peace and security across Zamfara State.
The Army said the latest success further demonstrated the Brigade’s determination to maintain operational superiority and decisively confront threats to peace and security within its area of responsibility.
