Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted babies from the residential quarters of the National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State.

Reports say five staff of the hospital, including female nurses, were also abducted.

The bandits, who were said to have stormed the place in large numbers, engaged officers from a nearby police station in a gun battle.

Also, confirming the incident, Public Relations Officer of the Medical
and Health Union of the Center, MARYAM ABDULRAZAQ, said she compiled six names of those abducted.

Kaduna State Police Command Public Relation Officer, MOHAMMED JALIGE said efforts are on to rescue the victims.