Babies, female nurses and security guards have been kidnapped by suspected bandits 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, known as Saye District District in the outskirts of Zaria is close to notorious Sabon Birni, Galadima and Malu Forests where armed bandits keep their victims hostage.
State commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said that Nigerian troops have intensified efforts to rescue the victims.
Source: PRNigeria.
