Zuma Checkpoint Attack: Heroic Soldier Gunned Down 2 Bandits

Following the attack on a military checkpoint around Zuma Rock on Thursday night, an heroic soldier killed two bandits before paying the supreme price.

Bandits on Thursday at about 8pm attacked the 102 Battalion Military checkpoint on motorcycles but met stiff resistance.

According to sources, the bandits who failed in their bid, dissolved into the Gauraka community and environ causing fear and panic.

LEADERSHIP gathered that the soldier who was on sentry duty at the checkpoint engaged the assailants killing two before he was killed.