Shimfida road in Jibiya local government area of Katsina state became the battlefront between bandits and security operatives on Sunday night.
The bandits reportedly burnt down three military vehicles in a gun duel with security operatives, which left three women were injured.
Herald Nigeria learnt that the bandits arrived the scene in their large numbers before blocking the road in the late night attack.
Anaz Gezawa, the state police command, confirmed the incident, adding that said the blockade resulted to a gun battle between them and the security operatives including military and police personnel.
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“In the process, the hoodlums burnt down three military and one civil defense operational vehicles,” he said in a statement on Monday.
“Other vehicles conveying members of Shimfida villagers from market are also affected.”
He said three women passing the road at the time sustained gunshot injuries and are now being treated at General Hospital, Katsina.
“The area is still cordoned by our security agencies, to avert any form of eventualities,” the police spokesman added.