Soldiers stop robbery attempt on Abuja–Kaduna Highway
Troops from 1 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 1 Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully prevented an armed robbery along the Abuja–Kaduna Highway. According to a statement by Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Shuaib Umar, the soldiers responded quickly after receiving a distress call. One suspect, Kabiru Zayyanu, was arrested and treated for a gunshot wound. The Nigerian Army has reassured the public of its ongoing commitment to safety in the area.
What happened
- Troops received a distress call about an armed robbery at Nasarawan Doka during a routine patrol.
- The soldiers engaged the criminals, neutralising the threat and arresting Kabiru Zayyanu, who was injured and taken to Doka General Hospital.
- Other members of the criminal gang escaped, and no casualties or abductions were reported.
- The arrested suspect will be handed over to the relevant security agency after investigation.
- The Nigerian Army urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.
