Gunmen suspected to be members of Lakurawa terrorist group have attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa, along the Maje border in Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, k!lling three officers.
The attack, which occurred around midnight on Thursday night, November 27, 2025 has heightened fear and tension among residents of border communities.
Multiple local sources told Channels Television that the terrorists invaded the immigration point unexpectedly and opened fire on officers on duty, k!lling three on the spot.
The gunmen also set a vehicle ablaze and destroyed the shelter area during the attack.
A security source said that the assailants fled through nearby bushes.
The spokesperson of the Kebbi State Police Command, Nafiu Abubakar, said details of the latest assault were still sketchy.
However, some locals and members of various security agencies at Bagudu, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the unfortunate incident.
