The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denounced the unfortunate attacks on its officers in Niger State and vowed that the perpetrators will not go unpunished.
The Service in a statement e-Signed by its spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi, Deputy Comptroller, said the tragic attack on its Wawa Control Post in the Tunga Taya–Woro in Niger State which resulted in the death of one officer and left another seriously injured, would not be handled with kids gloves.
The event which occurred on Tuesday, October 6 2026 at about 11:30 hours claimed the life of one of the two soldiers on surveillance patrol, Mr Akinlabi said.
He went on to say that the other officer was badly hurt and managed to get away from the site.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service regrets to announce a tragic attack on two of its personnel of its Wawa Control Post in the Tunga Taya–Woro axis of Niger State, which resulted in the death of one officer and serious injury of another,” the statement added.
“The incident occurred on Tuesday 6th October 2026 at about 1130 hours when two personnel deployed for routine surveillance patrol were violently attacked by unidentified armed men. “Unfortunately, one of the officers, ASI I.U. Babangida, died in a tragic way while the other one, Inspector A.K. Musa was injured but he escaped and is receiving medical attention.
The slain officer has subsequently been laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rituals and with honour from the military for his sacrifice and firm dedication to duty, said the military imagemaker.
He said the officer is being treated at a hospital that could not be identified.
The Service extends its condolences to the family, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officer and wishes the injured troops a rapid recovery and assures both families of its continuous support and help during this difficult period.
Akinlabi said the Service was in constant contact with the Niger State Government and relevant security agencies to track and arrest the perpetrators of this dastardly act and ensure that they are brought to book.
He said Service was unfazed by this regrettable occurrence and underlines its constant dedication to preserving the Nation’s Borders.
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