Gunmen Kill Immigration Officer, Injure Colleague During Patrol in Niger

Unidentified gunmen have killed an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and seriously injured another during a routine surveillance patrol in Niger State.

The incident occurred along the Tunga Taya–Woro axis on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at about 11:30 a.m.

The NIS Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Thursday.

According to the statement, two personnel attached to the Wawa Control Post were attacked by unidentified armed men while conducting routine surveillance operations.

The deceased officer was identified as Assistant Superintendent of Immigration I (ASI I) I.U. Babangida, while the injured officer was identified as Inspector A.K. Musa.

Musa reportedly sustained serious injuries but managed to escape from the attackers. He is currently receiving medical treatment.

The Immigration Service disclosed that Babangida had been buried in accordance with Islamic rites, paying tribute to his dedication and commitment to duty.

The service also expressed condolences to the deceased officer's family, colleagues and loved ones, while wishing the injured officer a speedy recovery. It assured both families of continued support during the difficult period.

Meanwhile, the NIS said it was working with the Niger State Government and relevant security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.

The service reiterated its commitment to protecting Nigeria's borders, stressing that the incident would not deter its personnel from carrying out their responsibilities.

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