Terrorists operating in Northwest region of Nigeria on Saturday killed two persons in Makoro Iri village, Kajuru Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduma State.
State Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs,, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement on Sunday said that the terrorists invaded the remote village and shotthe two men dead. They were identified as Gideon Mumini and Barnabas Ezra.
The statement also said that troops of Operation Safe Haven have rescued three travelers from some of the terrorists along the Gidan Waya- Godogodo road in Jema’a LGA of the State.
According to the statement, “the travelers were abducted by bandits who barricaded the road. Troops responded to a distress call and pursued the bandits, rescuing the trio commuters.
“The rescued travelers’ vehicle, a Peugeot 307, was also recovered.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted with sadness the report of the attack in Makoro Iri village of Kajuru LGA, and prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls, as he sent condolences to their families.”