Troops of the Nigerian Army and bandits reportedly engaged in a fierce gun battle in Unguwar Musa Tudun Wada Kudansa in Maraban Rido community, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, early Tuesday morning.
It was gathered that both sides suffered casualties in the encounter, which sparked tension in the community.
The Village Head of the Community, Joseph Sauri Garba, who confirmed the incident to newsmen, said the gun duel between the bandits and the soldiers lasted 3 hours.
Reports say the bandits invaded the community around midnight with the intention of abducting residents.
About 10 persons, who had been abducted, were reportedly rescued by the troops, who thwarted the operation and engaged them.
