By Palma Ileye
Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS has disclosed that four (4) have died, as suspected terrorists attack border facilities and contractors on site in Kebbi State.
A statement issued by the Service Spokesperson, DCI Kenneth Udo disclosed that the incident happened at the Kangiwa Border in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State stating that the NIS recorded substantial damages on border facilities.
According to the NIS statement, the attack led to the death of four persons; a local watchman and three contractors adding that no Immigration Officer was killed during the attack.
“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 on it’s Border facilities.
“Our heartfelt condolences goes 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 NIS stated.
The Service assured that it remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandate of Border Security, aligned with the overarching objective of enhancing National Security.
