July 4, 2021

Armed bandits have abducted babies, female nurses and security guards from the residential quarters of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre (NTLC) in Zaria, Kaduna State.

It was gathered that the bandits who have stormed the area from a nearby forest engaged policemen in a gun battle before they escaped with their victims.

The area is known as Saye District in the outskirts of Zaria and it is close to the notorious Sabon Birni, Galadima and Malu Forests where armed bandits keep their victims hostage.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan told PRNigeria that Nigerian troops have intensified efforts to rescue the victims.

By PRNigeria