Four killed as gunmen attack immigration facilities in Kebbi

At least four persons have been killed following attacks by gunmen on the facilities of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) in Kebbi state.

A statement on Sunday by Kenneth Udo, NIS spokesperson, said the attacks occurred on Friday night in Kangiwa LGA of the north-west state.

Udo, a deputy comptroller, said a watchman and three contractors were killed during the attacks, noting that no NIS casualty was recorded.

“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 statement reads.

“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.”

The incident comes amid reports of Lakurawa terrorist group’s infiltration of the state.

On January 3, two police officers were killed by suspected Lakurawa bandits during a gun duel in Natsini village, Argungu LGA of the state.

On January 10, members of the terrorist group killed three employees of Airtel, a telecommunication firm.

The deceased were reportedly installing a surveillance mast in the area when they were killed.