No Immigration Officer Killed In Terrorist Attack At Kebbi Border Post — NIS

Confirms local guard, 3 contractors died

 

 

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied reports claiming that its officers were among those killed in the recent attack on border facilities and contractors at the Kangiwa Border in Kangiwa local government area of Kebbi State.

In a statement released on Sunday, Immigration spokesperson Kenneth Udo clarified that the attack, which took place on Friday, January 10, 2025, around 7:20 PM, resulted in the deaths of four people: a local watchman and three contractors.

The statement emphasized that no Immigration officer was harmed during the assault. However, NIS acknowledged significant damage to its border facilities.

“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 LGA of Kebbi State at about 19:20 hours on Friday 10, 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 its border facilities,” the statement read.

NIS expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and assured the public that it was working with other security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

The Service reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring border security and supporting national security efforts despite the setback. “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,” it concluded.