Residents of Gonin community in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State have blocked the Abuja-Kaduna highway following the attack on the community by bandits.
Following the attack on the night of Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, several members of the community were said to have been kidnapped and several injured.
Our correspondent at the scene of the attack reported how angry residents took to the streets on Thursday morning, blocking the busy Abuja-Kaduna highway.
The development has caused heavy traffic on the road, with many motorists left stranded.
Two people including a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force were reportedly killed in the attack.
The latest attack on Goningora community comes barely a week after soldiers killed a notorious bandit Kingpin, Boderi Isyaku and some of his fighters in the same Chikun local government.
A military armoured vehicle was said to have been set ablaze by the bandits when soldiers attempted to repel them. (Channels)