Immigration confirms death of three officers in Kebbi attack

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has revealed that three of its employees were killed in a recent incident in Bagudo Local Government Area, Kebbi State, by gunmen believed to be members of the Lakurawa armed organization.

On Thursday night, the attackers broke into a NIS checkpoint at Bakin Ruwa, firing at the policemen before burning their patrol car and shelter on fire.

According to sources, the attackers started the raid while the officers were on duty at midnight.

“Last night, gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint in the Bakin Ruwa community of Bagudo LGA.

“They killed three NIS officers, set a patrol vehicle ablaze, and destroyed the shelter during the attack,” the source said.

Akinsola Sheriff Akinlabi, the NIS Public Relations Officer, confirmed the event on Friday and denounced the murder, calling it a terrible loss for the Service.

“It is sad and unfortunate that we lost these gallant men of the Service. The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, and the entire officers and men of the Service commiserate with the families of these personnel who paid the supreme price in the line of their lawful duties,” he stated.

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