Breaking: 4 died as terrorists attack Immigration border facilities, contractors on site

Four persons have been confirmed dead after a deadly attack by a group suspected to be terrorist attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) border facilities and contractors on site at the Kangiwa Border in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi state.

The attack, which took place at the weekend, led to the death of four persons; a local watchman and three contractors.

In a statement released Sunday in Abuja by the NIS spokesman, Kenneth Udo, however, said no Immigration officer was killed during the attack but the Service recorded substantial damages on it’s Border facilities.

The statement reads: “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 Nigeria Immigration Service remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandate of Border Security, aligned with the overarching objective of enhancing National Security.”