The bandits reportedly stormed the NIS station at Garin Garba, near Kangiwa, the headquarters of Arewa Local Government Area of the state on Monday and opened fire; killing two officers, Isa Nafiu and Garba Haruna Fana.
Two officers of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) have been killed during an attack by bandits in Kebbi State, Northwest Nigeria.
The bandits reportedly stormed the NIS station at Garin Garba, near Kangiwa, the headquarters of Arewa Local Government Area of the state on Monday and opened fire; killing two officers, Isa Nafiu and Garba Haruna Fana.
The spokesperson for the state police command, DSI Abdullahi Isa, disclosed this in a statement in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
“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.
credit : Sahara reporters
