Bandits abduct babies and nurses in Nigeria
Bandits abduct babies and nurses in Nigeria
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Armed bandits have abducted babies, nurses and security guards from the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State.
The incident occurred when the bandits stormed the residential quarters of the NTC.
Reports say the armed bandits stormed the area from a nearby forest.
They engaged police officers in a gun battle before escaping with their victims.
The area where the kidnap occurred, known as Saye District in the outskirts of Zaria, is close to notorious Sabon Birni, Galadima and Malu Forests where armed bandits keep their victims hostage.
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It was gathered that five staff members of the hospital, including female nurses, were also abducted.
by SaharaReporters, New York
Jul 04, 2021
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted babies from the residential quarters of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State.
It was gathered that five staff members of the hospital, including female nurses, were also abducted.
The bandits, who were said to have stormed the place in large numbers, engaged officers from a nearby police station in a gun battle, Daily Trust reports.
A worker in the hospital, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Daily Trust there was a heavy shootout during the operation.