Mr Kiyawa said that during the ambush, two of the suspected bandits were neutralised, while the third suspect escaped with injuries.
The police said the suspects were arrested on Thursday during raids on targeted locations.
The embassy advised Australians already in the country who wished to leave to do so while commercial travel options remained available.
The company said the exercise would take place from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.
Danja said the operation was conducted on Thursday in the area.
The police identified the suspects as Ayomide Lukeman, 22; Shuaib Aremu, 22; and Abdul-Rasheed Mufeed, 23.
Mr Tengwong identified the victims as Goodluck Bulus and Emmanuel Monday.
The reappointments followed Mr Oyebanji’s inauguration for a second term in office.
Mr Wike urged Nigerians not to entrust their future to Messrs Abubakar, Obi and Amaechi.
Mr Tinubu urged the Senate to expedite the nominees’ confirmation in view of the forthcoming general elections next January.
