No Major Security Incident on Abuja-Kaduna Corridor in Four Years – Army

The Commander of Sub Sector 4, Operation FANSAN YANMA, Sector 1, 1 Division Nigerian Army, Col. I.R. Adom, has said sustained military operations and proactive troop deployment have kept the Abuja-Kaduna road and rail corridor free of major security incidents for the past four years.

Adom made the disclosure during a media tour of military formations in Kaduna organised for defence correspondents.

According to him, Sub Sector 4 is responsible for securing the Abuja-Kaduna expressway and rail corridor, as well as surrounding communities, critical national infrastructure, and other strategic facilities within its operational area.

He said troops have maintained constant pressure on bandits and other criminal elements operating around the corridor, leading to improved security and safer movement for commuters.

“Our primary responsibility is to secure the Abuja-Kaduna road and rail corridor, adjoining communities, and critical national infrastructure within the area. The operation has continued successfully, and the road remains secure.

“For about two years now, we have not recorded any major security incident along the corridor. This achievement is a result of the proactive efforts of troops deployed across the road and rail routes,” he said.

The commander added that soldiers respond promptly to distress calls from communities within the operational area. He revealed that troops recently rescued several kidnap victims along the Katari-Gurara axis, a route previously affected by criminal activities.

“About two weeks ago, our troops rescued some kidnap victims along the Katari-Gurara road. We have worked hard to contain security threats in that corridor. Today, people can travel between Katari and Gurara without major disturbances,” he stated.

Adom also noted that troops regularly carry out offensive operations against criminal groups and were preparing for another mission at the time of the media visit.

Speaking on recent developments, he confirmed a clash between rival bandit groups along the Rijana and Gwagwada axes. He explained that the confrontation stemmed from disputes linked to cattle rustling activities.

“Some bandits were neutralised during the clash. It was an internal conflict between two rival groups, and some of the bodies were later recovered for burial,” he said.

The commander assured residents that the military would sustain aggressive operations aimed at denying criminal groups freedom of action and maintaining security along the strategic Abuja-Kaduna corridor and surrounding communities.

He also urged members of the public to support security agencies with timely and credible information to strengthen ongoing efforts against insecurity.