Suspected bandits have killed an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Assistant Superintendent of Immigration I, Ibrahim Babagiwa, and burnt his remains after attacking him and a colleague during a surveillance operation in Niger State.
Key Highlights
- Suspected bandits killed NIS officer, ASI I Ibrahim Babagiwa, in Niger State.
- The attack happened on October 6 in Woko Village, along the Tungan Waya axis.
- An inspector attacked alongside him sustained machete injuries but escaped and is stable.
- Babagiwa’s burnt remains were discovered two days after the attack.
- NIS Niger Command vows to keep tackling irregular migration along the border.
Babagiwa was attacked alongside an inspector on October 6 in Woko Village, along the Tungan Waya axis of the state, while the officers were conducting surveillance along the Tungan Waya-Woko route.
The Nigeria Immigration Service Niger State Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Minna on Monday, by its Public Relations Officer, Mukhtar Abubakar.
According to Abubakar, the officers came under attack while carrying out their surveillance duties.
Babagiwa was killed during the attack, while the inspector sustained machete injuries but managed to escape.
Remains Found Burnt Two Days Later
The injured officer was subsequently taken for medical treatment and was reported to be stable and responding to treatment.
Abubakar disclosed that Babagiwa’s remains were discovered burnt two days after the attack. The deceased was later buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
The killing highlights the security risks confronting immigration personnel operating in border communities, where officers are tasked with monitoring cross-border movements and combating irregular migration.
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Despite the attack, the command reaffirmed its commitment to tackling irregular migration and addressing security challenges along Nigeria’s international border.
It also pledged to continue discharging its statutory responsibilities despite the prevailing security challenges.
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