The Nigeria Immigration Provider, NIS, has showed the loss of life of one in every of its workforce following an assault by means of unidentified gunmen in Niger State.
The incident took place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m., when two officials on regimen surveillance patrol had been attacked alongside the Tunga Taya-Woro axis of the state.
The Provider disclosed this in a commentary signed by means of its Public Family members Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, on Thursday.
It known the deceased officer as Assistant Superintendent of Immigration (ASI) I.U. Babangida, whilst the injured officer used to be known as Inspector A.Okay. Musa.
In line with the commentary, Musa sustained severe accidents however controlled to flee and is lately receiving clinical consideration.
The commentary reads in complete: “The Nigeria Immigration Provider regrets to announce a sad assault on two workforce of its Wawa Keep an eye on Submit within the Tunga Taya-Woro axis of Niger State, which ended in the loss of life of 1 officer and left any other significantly injured.
“The incident took place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at about 11:30 hours, when two workforce on regimen surveillance patrol had been violently attacked by means of unidentified armed males.
“Unfortunately, one officer, ASI I.U. Babangida, tragically misplaced his lifestyles, whilst the opposite, Inspector A.Okay. Musa, sustained severe accidents however controlled to flee and is lately receiving clinical consideration.
“The fallen officer has since been laid to relaxation in response to Islamic rites. The Provider honours his sacrifice and unwavering dedication to responsibility.
“The Provider condoles with the circle of relatives, colleagues and family members of the deceased officer and needs the injured workforce a fast restoration, assuring each households of its endured beef up and help all through this hard length.
“The Provider is operating intently with the Niger State Executive and related safety businesses to spot and apprehend the ones liable for this heinous act and be sure that they’re dropped at justice.
“The Nigeria Immigration Provider stays undeterred by means of this unlucky incident and reaffirms its unwavering dedication to safeguarding the country’s borders.”