Nigeria Immigration Service condemns attacks on personnel in Niger State, vows to bring perpetrators to justice
By Trek Africa Newspaper
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has condemned the tragic attacks on its personnel in Niger State with a vow that the perpetrators will not escape justice.
The service, in a statement e-Signed by its spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi, a Deputy Comptroller, said the tragic attack on its Wawa Control Post in the Tunga Taya–Woro in Niger State, leading to the death of one officer and left another seriously injured, would not be handled with kids gloves.
Akinlabi affirned that the incident which occurred on Tuesday, October 6 2026, at about 11:30 hours, claimed the life one of the two personnel on surveillance patrol.
He explained further that the other officer sustained serious injury and managed to escape from the scene.
The statement said, “the Nigeria Immigration Service regrets to announce a tragic attack on two personnel of its Wawa Control Post in the Tunga Taya–Woro axis of Niger State, which led to the death of one officer and left another seriously injured
“The incident occurred on Tuesday, 6th October 2026, at about 11:30 when two personnel on routine surveillance patrol were violently attacked by unidentified armed men. Sadly, one officer, ASI I.U. Babangida, tragically lost his life, while the other, Inspector A.K. Musa, sustained serious injuries but managed to escape and is currently receiving medical attention.”
The service imagemaker said the fallen officer has since been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites and with honour from the Service for his sacrifice and unwavering commitment to duty.
He added that the injured officer is receiving medical attention at an undisclosed hospital.
While the Service condoles with the family, colleagues and loved ones of the fallen officer and wishes the injured personnel a speedy recovery, it assured both families of its continued support and assistance during this difficult period.
Akinlabi disclosed that the Service is working closely with the Niger State Government and relevant security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for this heinous act and ensure that they are brought to justice.
He insisted that Service remained undeterred by this unfortunate incident and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the Nation’s Borders.
