Bandit Gunned Down On Kaduna-Abuja Highway
I was gathered that the bandit was killed during an exchange of gunfire with security operatives around Kasarami village on Kaduna-Abuja highway.
The incident happened in the wee hours of Thursday, according to a local source.
A youth leader, who pleaded anonymity, said two civilians were killed while a security vehicle was destroyed by the bandits during the shoot-out.
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The youth leader said, “A bandit was killed by security forces during the attack,” he said.
“A driver and his conductor who was traveling during the incident were also killed.”
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Jalige Mohammed, confirmed the incident.
He said security forces foiled the attack and a bandit was neutralized while two travelers died.
