Troops of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, on Tuesday foiled an armed robbery attack on the Abuja–Kaduna highway,
A source at the division told journalists the troops arrived the highway at 2.00 p.m. on Tuesday, after they received a distress call at Nasarawan Doka.
“The troops immediately mobilised, engaged the criminals and neutralised the threat,” the source said.
He added that one suspect, Kabiru Zayyanu, was arrested with a gunshot wound to the leg and evacuated to Doka General Hospital for first aid.
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“Other members of the gang fled the scene,” he said, adding that troops conducted a hot pursuit without further contact.
The source said no casualty or abduction was recorded during the operation, and the arrested suspect would be handed to relevant agencies after investigation.
“The security situation remains calm as troops maintain a strong presence and dominate the area,” the source said.
He reiterated the commitment of the army to the protection of lives and property, urging the public to report suspicious activities.
He said the Nigerian Army remains committed to protecting lives and property and urged the public to report suspicious activities.
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