NIS Decries Killing of Personnel at Kebbi Border

NIS Decries Killing of Personnel at Kebbi Border

By: Michael Mike

The Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap has decried the violent attack and killing of three personnel of National immigration Service (NIS) and destruction of assets at border patrol formation in Kebbi State.

The CGI, in a statement signed on Saturday by the Service Public Relations Officer, ACI Akinsola Akinlabi while confirming the violent and coordinated attack carried out by unidentified armed men on the Bakin Ruwa Checkpoint , under the Tuga Border Patrol Formation in Kebbi State, said the

incident occurred on Thursday, 27 November, 2025, at approximately 2200hrs.

She lamented that three gallant NIS personnel lost their lives in the line of duty, and several operational assets and facilities at the location were destroyed.

Akinlabi, in the statement, said: “The Service extends its heartfelt condolences and unwavering support to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of the fallen personel, honouring their selfless sacrifice and commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s Borders.”

He said: “The Comptroller General has ordered an immediate tactical response, deploying reinforcements to the affected formation, intensified joint operations with other security agencies, enhanced intelligence-gathering along the entire Tuga axis, and heightened patrols to deter further threats and restore full security control of the area.”

He added that: “The Nigeria Immigration Service remains resolute in its mandate to securing the nation’s Borders and will not be deterred by acts of criminality. We urge the public to remain calm and continue to cooperate with security agencies in their efforts to secure the Nation.”

NIS Decries Killing of Personnel at Kebbi Border