Army says no incident recorded along Abuja-Kaduna corridor due to troops’ sustained Operations – Commander

By: Zagazola Makama

The Commander, Sub Sector 4, Operation FANSAN YANMA, Sector 1, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Col. I.R. Adom, says sustained military operations and proactive deployment of troops have ensured that no major security incident has been recorded along the Abuja-Kaduna road and rail corridor in the last four years.

Adom stated this during a media tour of military formations in Kaduna organised for defence correspondents.

He said the primary responsibility of Sub Sector 4 was to provide security along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway and rail corridor, as well as adjoining communities, critical national infrastructure and other strategic facilities within its area of responsibility.

According to him, troops have maintained relentless pressure on bandits and other criminal elements operating around the corridor, leading to improved security and freedom of movement for commuters.

“Our primary responsibility is the security of the Abuja-Kaduna road and rail corridor, as well as the adjoining critical national infrastructure, communities and associated facilities on the corridor.

“So far, the operation has been going on very well and, as you can attest, the road has remained quite secure.

“For about two years now, there has been no major security incident on the road. This is due to the proactive actions of the troops deployed on both the road and rail corridors,” he said.

The commander added that troops also respond swiftly to distress calls from communities located along the corridor and within the operational area.

He disclosed that troops recently rescued some kidnapped victims along the Katari-Gurara axis, an area that had previously experienced security challenges.

“About two weeks ago, we rescued some kidnap victims along the Katari-Gurara road. That is another corridor where we have been working hard to contain security threats.

“Today, people can travel from Katari to Gurara and from Gurara to Katari without any major disturbances,” he said.

Adom said troops routinely conduct offensive operations against criminal elements and were preparing for another operation at the time of the media visit.

On the activities of bandit groups within the area, the commander said troops had continued to neutralise criminal elements whenever encountered during operations.

He also confirmed a recent clash between rival bandit groups along the Rijana and Gwagwada axes.

“There was an infighting among some bandit groups along the Rijana axis and also the Gwagwada axis.

“Some bandits were neutralised during the clash. It was an infighting between two groups over cattle rustling activities.

“Some of the corpses were later recovered and brought for burial,” he said.

Adom assured residents of the military’s commitment to sustaining aggressive operations aimed at denying bandits freedom of action and maintaining security along the strategic Abuja-Kaduna corridor and surrounding communities.

He urged members of the public to continue supporting security agencies with credible information to enhance ongoing efforts to combat insecurity in the area.

Army says no incident recorded along Abuja-Kaduna corridor due to troops’ sustained Operations – Commander