{"id":57672,"date":"2022-01-18T17:25:57","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T16:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/?p=57672"},"modified":"2022-01-18T16:57:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T15:57:07","slug":"10-rescued-as-soldiers-battle-bandits-in-kaduna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/10-rescued-as-soldiers-battle-bandits-in-kaduna","title":{"rendered":"10 rescued as soldiers battle bandits in Kaduna"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Bandits on Tuesday morning invaded Unguwar Musa Tudun Wada Kudansa in Maraban Rido, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.<\/p>\n

A resident of the community, who spoke to DAILY POST on Tuesday morning, said the bandits were resisted by the security personnel who quickly intervened.<\/p>\n

He said before their arrival, bandits had already captured 10 residents to be taken to their den.<\/p>\n

He added that, as soon as soldiers arrived at the scene, they engaged the bandits in a fierce battle that lasted for three hours.<\/p>\n

According to him, the kidnapped victims were rescued while several residents fled as the gun battle raged on.<\/p>\n

The Village Head of the community, Joseph Sauri Garba, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said the gun duel between the bandits and the soldiers lasted three hours.<\/p>\n

Kaduna Police Command Spokesperson, ASP Jalige Mohammed, did not respond to calls, and text messages sent to him<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Bandits on Tuesday morning invaded Unguwar Musa Tudun Wada Kudansa in Maraban Rido, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A resident of the community, who spoke to DAILY POST on Tuesday morning, said the bandits were resisted by the security personnel who quickly intervened. 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