By Our Reporter
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the deaths of four individuals following an attack by suspected terrorists on its facilities at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State.
According to a statement by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Service Headquarters, DCI Kenneth Udo, the attack occurred around 1920 hours on Friday, 10th January 2025, resulting in the deaths of a local watchman and three contractors.
“While substantial damage was recorded to security facilities, no immigration officers were killed during the incident,” Udo noted.
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He extended condolences to the families of the victims and assured the public that efforts were underway, in collaboration with sister agencies, to track down and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Despite the tragic incident, Udo reaffirmed the NIS’s unwavering resolve to continue its core mandate of securing the nation’s borders and enhancing national security.
The statement read, “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 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.”
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