Troops of the operation safe haven have foiled an attack by unknown gunmen in Kizachi Village, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack led to the death of two residents of the community, Musa Garba and Yakubu Yawo.
State commissioner for internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in a press statement made available to TNG on Tuesday.
According to Mr Aruwan two people were also injured in the attack.
He said the victims were ambushed by the attackers between Bakin Kogi Village and Narido Village as they made their way from Baking Kogi Market.
”Governor Nasir El-Rufai has tasked security agencies to ensure a detailed investigation into the incident,” Aruwan said.