Two villagers have been confirmed killed in an ambush by gunmen between Bakin Kogi and Narido village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner of Internal Security, who disclosed in a statement, said troops under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven, informed the Kaduna State Government of the attack on Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
Aruwan said the troops responded to a distress call and arrived at the location to find two persons – Musa Garba and Yakubu Yawo – shot dead.
He said two others – Monday Joseph and Jacob Thomas – sustained gunshot injuries.
“According to reports, the victims were ambushed by unknown gunmen between Bakin Kogi and Narido village, as they made their way from Bakin Kogi Market.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed concern at the report of the attack and sent condolences to the families of the bereaved while praying for the repose of the victims’ souls, and a quick recovery for the injured.
“The Governor tasked security agencies to ensure a detailed investigation into the incident.
“Meanwhile, the injured victims have been taken to hospital for treatment, and troops were in the area to provide security,” he said.
Source: The Nation
