Bandits attack Nigerian Immigration station in Kebbi, kill two officers

• The information was provided by the spokesperson for the state police command
  

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Bandits in Kebbi State, Northwest Nigeria, attacked the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) station at Garin Garba near Kangiwa, resulting in the tragic killing of two officers, Isa Nafiu and Garba Haruna Fana.

This incident occurred on Monday, and the information was provided by the spokesperson for the state police command, DSI Abdullahi Isa, in a statement released on Wednesday in Birnin Kebbi.

“On a sad note, on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, a group of suspected bandits launched an attack on Immigration Officers at Garin Garba entry point, about 12 Kilometers away from Kangiwa headquarters of Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi.

“As a result, two gallant officers lost their lives. They are: Isa Nafi’u (II) NIS No. 34057 and Garba Haruna Fana (II) NIS No. 17796,” Isa said.

He however confirmed that one officer escaped unharmed.