Security agencies have reported, to Kaduna State Government, the killing of two citizens in a landmine attack in Chikun Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday said the sad event occurred on Thursday around 2 pm.
The statement noted that “the incident occurred around 2 pm on Thursday when the victims’ vehicle drove over a landmine obviously planted by terrorists in a location known as Zangon Tofa, in the Kabrasha general area.
“The citizens were transporting harvested farm produce when the incident occurred.”
As a result, the statement averred that “the two persons who lost their lives were identified as Babajo Alhaji Tanimu and Safiyanu Ibrahim,” adding that the government is awaiting further details.
Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has condoled the families of the citizens over the unfortunate incident.
The governor who prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims appealed to residents of the area to remain calm.
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