Troops of the 1 Division Nigerian Army, Sector 1 Operation Fansan Yamma, foiled an armed robbery on the Abuja–Kaduna highway.
A source at the division told journalists that the incident occurred about 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, after troops received a distress call at Nasarawan Doka.
“The troops immediately mobilised, engaged the criminals, and neutralised the threat,” the source said.
He said one suspect, Kabiru Zayyanu, was arrested with a gunshot wound to the leg and evacuated to Doka General Hospital for first aid.
“Other members of the gang fled the scene,” he said, adding that troops conducted a hot pursuit without further contact.
The source said no casualties or abductions were recorded during the operation, and the arrested suspect would be handed over to the 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 army’s commitment to protecting lives and property, urging the public to report suspicious activities.
(NAN)