Armed bandits have attacked a hospital in Kaduna State, abducting a medical doctor, several patients, and others during a late-night raid.

The assailants reportedly invaded Kujama, the headquarters of Chikun Local Government Area, in the early hours of Tuesday, targeting the Nasara Nursing and Maternity Home and nearby houses.

According to local sources, the gunmen kidnapped five patients, the doctor on duty, and a security guard. One of the security personnel, who tried to resist the attackers, was shot multiple times and is currently receiving treatment at another hospital.

The latest attack adds to the spate of insecurity ravaging Kaduna State.

Just last Friday, two police officers were killed when gunmen attacked the Divisional Police Headquarters in Zonkwa town, headquarters of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area.

Similarly, nine persons, including three minors, were killed last Thursday in Layin Danauta village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area, by suspected bandits. The slain children were said to be the daughters of one Alhaji Salisu Maiwada, while five married men and a bachelor also lost their lives.

Several others sustained injuries in that attack and are being treated in nearby hospitals.