How NDLEA foiled robbery attempt on Kaduna-Zaria highway — Official

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully thwarted an armed robbery attempt on the Kaduna-Zaria highway. The incident took place at approximately 3 am on Sunday near the agency's checkpoint close to Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic in Zaria. A motorist, who managed to escape from the suspected robbers, raised the alarm, prompting NDLEA operatives to take action.

According to Sani Garba, the Command Public Relations Officer, the suspects had blocked the highway, but the quick response of NDLEA personnel prevented the robbery from occurring. Garba reported that no abduction took place during the event. Footage showed several vehicles, including articulated trucks, abandoned along the highway following the encounter, with some trucks still running.

The operatives inspected the abandoned vehicles and documented the aftermath. Garba reiterated the NDLEA's commitment to supporting other security agencies in protecting lives and property, and urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities. A senior Kaduna Vigilance Service official confirmed that no one was kidnapped during the incident, and motorists returned to their journeys after the security personnel intervened.

The Kaduna-Zaria highway has experienced previous attacks, including kidnappings and killings of travelers, with the most recent incident occurring in December 2021. Despite these incidents, the Kaduna State Government maintained that the highway was safe in August 2022.