By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the death of it’s officer and the serious injury of another following an attack on personnel in Niger State.
A statement, Akinsola Akinlabi, Service Public Relations Officer, says the incident occurred on Tuesday, 6th October, when two officers on routine surveillance patrol were attacked by unidentified armed men along the Tunga Taya–Woro axis.
The deceased officer, Assistant Superintendent of Immigration Babangida, has been buried according to Islamic rites, while the injured officer, Inspector Musa, is receiving medical attention.
The statement condoles with the family and colleagues of the deceased and assures both families of continued support.
It further adds that the Nigeria Immigration Service is working with the Niger State Government and other security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible, reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders.
