Armed bandits have attacked the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Kaduna, killing two officers and abducting four in the wee hours of Tuesday.
Security sources in Abuja and Kaduna who spoke with Leadership on telephone said the incident occurred 1am on Tuesday morning at the permanent site of the nation’s premier defence institution.
It was not clear whether cadet students were among the abducted persons.
The bandits, who reportedly attacked the barracks are said to still be inside the academy.
Another reliable source within the barracks told Daily Trust that security has been beefed up within and around the barracks to stop the bandits from escaping with the officers.
“It was a terrible experience, the bandits took advantage of the time when most people had gone to bed to attack the barracks.”
“Right now, the whole barracks is under lock and key and security has been beefed up so that the bandits would not leave the barracks… it is believed that they are still within,” the source said.
One of the officers who was injured in the attack is currently being treated at a hospital within the barracks.
The source said there are, however, fears that the bandits may decide to kill the officers in a bid to escape.
The Academy Public Relations Officer, Major Bashir Jajira, did not respond to calls.