Residents block Abuja-Kaduna highway as bandits attack Kaduna community

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Residents of Goningora in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on Thursday, blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway following an attack launched on their community by armed bandits.

It was gathered that the bloodthirsty bandits attacked the community on Wednesday night, leading to the killing of at least two persons, while seven others were kidnapped.

Angered by the development, residents took to the streets on Thursday morning, blocking the busy Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The development has caused heavy traffic on the road, leaving many motorists and travellers stranded.

It was reports that the latest attack on Goningora community came barely seven days after soldiers killed a notorious bandit kingpin, Boderi Isyaku, and some of his fighters in the same Chikun LGA.

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