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, Kebbi State.
This is contained in a statement by the service public relations officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration (DCI), Kenneth Udo, on Sunday in Abuja.
Mr Udo said the attack occurred around 7:20 p.m. on Friday, January 10, resulting in the deaths of a local watchman and three contractors.
“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.
“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,” he said.
He, however, 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.
Mr Udo also reiterated the NIS’ unwavering resolve to continue its core mandate of securing the nation’s borders and enhancing national security.
“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,” he said.
(NAN)
