At least four people died when gunmen attacked facilities of Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Kebbi state.
Gatekeepers News reports that deputy comptroller Kenneth Udo, NIS spokesman in a statement on Sunday, noted that the attacks occurred on Friday night in Kangiwa Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Udo said a watchman and three contractors were killed during the attacks, noting that no NIS casualty was recorded.
The statement reads, “The Service regrets to announce a recent attack by a suspected terrorist group on Border facilities and contractors on-site, at the Kangiwa Border in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State at about 1920 hours on Friday 10th, January 2025.”
“The attack led to the death of four persons; a local watchman and three contractors. No Immigration officer was killed during the attack.”
“However, the Service recorded substantial damages to its Border facilities.”
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families of the deceased. The Service is actively working alongside other sister security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for these heinous acts and bring them to justice.”
“The Nigeria Immigration Service remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandate of Border Security, aligned with the overarching objective of enhancing National Security.”
