Newsbuka has learnt that troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, on Tuesday foiled an armed robbery attack on the Abuja–Kaduna highway, preventing harm to commuters.
It was gathered that the incident occurred about 2.00 p.m. after troops received a distress call at Nasarawan Doka.
Further insight revealed that as soon as the troops received the call, they immediately mobilised, engaged the criminals and neutralised the threat.
According to available reports, one suspect, Kabiru Zayyanu, was arrested with a gunshot wound to the leg and evacuated to Doka General Hospital for first aid.
It was also learnt that other members of the gang fled the scene just as the troops conducted a hot pursuit without further contact.
Newsbuka gathered that no casualty or abduction was recorded during the operation while the arrested suspect will be handed over to the relevant agencies after investigation.
The Nigerian Army, has however, reaffirmed its committed to protect lives and property, urging the public to report suspicious activities.
