Avian influenza, popularly known as bird flu, has killed 300 birds on a farm in Plateau.
The media officer explained that the suspects were arrested on December 10, with a cache of ammunition.
The Nigerian Army says it dealt a significant blow to terrorists, eliminating several high-profile fighters and recovering a cache of lethal weapons.
The army spokesman said the troops in another operation in Zamfara foiled the abduction of three persons by violent extremists.
“Sadly, one Nuhu Titus, a hunter who assisted the security operatives in the rescue operation, lost his life in the process.”
He added that the troops also recovered arms and ammunition, and illicit drugs from the suspects.
The governorship candidate said religion and ethnicity were the key inhibitors of the nation’s unity and progress.
Irigwe and Fulani ethnic groups in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau have signed a peace pact to end attacks.
Nigerians are being asked to support the military and other security agencies in tackling insecurity in the country.
Mr Zango said that criminals launched the attack on Saturday night during the annual ritual festival of ‘Zerreci’.
