Armed bandits have allegedly killed an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Assistant Superintendent of Immigration I Ibrahim Usman Babagiwa, and burnt his body after attacking a surveillance team in Woko village, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The attack happened on October 6, 2026, along the Tungan Taya-Woko axis. Babagiwa and an Inspector of Immigration were carrying out a surveillance operation when the assailants struck.
The surviving officer suffered machete wounds but managed to escape. He is now stable and responding to treatment, according to the Niger State Command of the NIS.
In a press statement dated October 12, 2026, the command confirmed the incident. The statement was signed by its Public Relations Officer, DSI M. Abubakar, on behalf of the Comptroller of Immigration in Niger State.
According to the command, Babagiwa’s remains were found burnt two days after the attack. He has since been buried in line with Islamic rites.
Despite the loss, the NIS command said it remained committed to fighting irregular migration and tackling other security challenges along Nigeria’s international border.
