It was reported that, bandits and the military are currently engaged in a gun battle at the checkpoint in Zuma Rock Madalla, along the Kaduna-Abuja highway.
The military checkpoint is located at Zuma rock, a border between Niger State and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
According to PUNCH, Information on the attack is still sketchy as of the time of filling this report.
However, it was gathered that the personnel of the Nigerian Army have embarked on a clearance operation after the attack.
The incident was said to have caused gridlock in the area.
Details later.