Bandits on Thursday allegedly attacked a military checkpoint close to Zuma rock, a border between Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
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Witnesses said the check point was close to Madalla town, close to Zuba, along the Abuja-Kaduna express way.
It was gathered that the bandits were seen at 6.15pm on Thursday and opened fire on the troops, killing some.
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The attackers continued to shoot before heading towards the Kaduna axis of the expressway.