- Gunmen storm Kebbi State checkpoint and kill NIS officers
- Patrol vehicle set ablaze during the violent attack
- Checkpoint infrastructure destroyed by armed group
- Security analyst questions safety measures for communities
Three officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) were confirmed dead on Thursday night after gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa fighters launched a deadly attack on a security checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa, Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The assailants were said to have opened fire on the officers on duty before setting their patrol vehicle on fire. The small shelter at the checkpoint was also destroyed in the process, leaving behind charred debris and bullet-damaged structures.
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The incident was brought to public attention by well-known security analyst Bakatsine, who shared details and footage of the aftermath on X.
“Yesterday night, gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa attack Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa community, Bagudu LGA of Kebbi State. They killed 3 NIS officer, set a vehicle ablaze and destroyed the shelter area during the attack,” he wrote.
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Bakatsine later raised questions about the bigger issue of insecurity and community preparedness: “What steps do you think communities and authorities can take to improve safety in situations like this?”
The attack has left residents and security personnel deeply worried, as the Bagudu area has witnessed increasing movement of armed groups in recent months. Authorities are yet to release an official statement at the time of filing this report.
The development comes amid growing concerns about violent attacks in northern Nigeria, with many calling for more proactive strategies and stronger response from security agencies.
