Kehinde Fajobi
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed that four people were killed in an attack by suspected terrorists on its facilities at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State.
In a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Kenneth Udo, the assault occurred at about 7:20 pm on Friday, 10 January 2025.
The victims included a local watchman and three contractors, while no immigration officers were harmed.
“While substantial damage was recorded to security facilities, no immigration officers were killed during the incident,” Udo said.
He extended condolences to the victims’ families and assured the public that the NIS was collaborating with other security agencies to track down the attackers.
“The service regrets to announce a recent attack by a suspected terrorist group on our 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, including a local watchman and three contractors. We also recorded substantial damages on our security facilities. No immigration officers were killed during the attack.
“We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. We are actively working alongside our sister agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for these heinous acts and bring them to justice.
“The service remains resolute and undeterred in carrying on with its core mandate of border security in tandem with the goal of securing the nation,” the statement added.
Udo reaffirmed the NIS’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders despite the tragic incident.