The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed that suspected terrorist group attacked its security facilities and contractors on site at the Kangiwa Border in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The Service, in a statement signed by NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Kenneth Udo, in Abuja, disclosed that the incident occured on Friday evening, claimed the lives of four persons; a local watchman and three contractors.
According to the statement; “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 remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandate of Border Security, aligned with the overarching objective of enhancing National Security,” the paramilitary agency assured in the statement.