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Bandits invade Zaria special hospital, kidnap babies, female nurses, security guards

Bandits on Sunday invaded the residential quarters of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre (NTLC) in Zaria, Kaduna State, abducting babies, female nurses and security guards.

Sources said that the bandits stormed the hospital area from a nearby forest, engaging Policemen in a gun battle before they escaped with their victims.

The area is 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.

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

This story first appeared in PRNigeria

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