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NDLEA repels gunmen attack on Kaduna-Zaria highway

NDLEA repels gunmen attack on Kaduna-Zaria highway
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reportedly repelled an attack by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria highway, forcing the assailants to flee. The official, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to journalists, said the gunmen had blocked the highway when one of their victims escaped and alerted NDLEA operatives stationed nearby.
Context & Background
  • ✦When contacted, the Kaduna State NDLEA Public Relations Officer, Sani Garba, promised to provide details after making enquiries but had yet to respond as of the time of filing this report.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Saturday:The incident occurred around 3 am on Saturday, according to a senior NDLEA official who confirmed the attack to our correspondent.Monday:The NDLEA official said the incident occurred four days ago, although the footage circulated on social media on Monday.₦2.5 million:UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.
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  • ✦Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reportedly repelled an attack by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria highway, forcing the assailants to flee.
  • ✦The official, who requested anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to journalists, said the gunmen had blocked the highway when one of their victims escaped and alerted NDLEA operatives stationed nearby.
  • ✦When contacted, the Kaduna State NDLEA Public Relations Officer, Sani Garba, promised to provide details after making enquiries but had yet to respond as of the time of filing this report.
Key Facts:Saturday: The incident occurred around 3 am on Saturday, according to a senior NDLEA official who confirmed the attack to our correspondent.Monday: The NDLEA official said the incident occurred four days ago, although the footage circulated on social media on Monday.₦2.5 million: UPDATE NEWS: Nigerians can now invest ₦2.5 million on premium domains and profit about ₦17-₦25 million.Dollars.: All earnings paid in US Dollars.
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reportedly repelled an attack by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria highway, forcing the...

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What is the latest development regarding Kaduna State?

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reportedly repelled an attack by gunmen along the Kaduna-Zaria highway, forcing the assailants to flee.

Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?

The primary parties identified in this coverage include Kaduna State, Nigeria Police Force, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency.

What timeline or key figures were confirmed?

The incident occurred around 3 am on Saturday, according to a senior NDLEA official who confirmed the attack to our correspondent.

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