Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group have attacked a Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint in Bakin Ruwa, along the Maje border in Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing three officers.
The attack, which occurred around midnight on Wednesday, has heightened fear and tension among residents of border communities.
Multiple local sources told our correspondent that the terrorists stormed the immigration post unexpectedly and opened fire on officers on duty, killing three on the spot.
A security source, who is not authorized to speak publicly, also confirmed the attack and said the assailants fled through nearby bushes.
About a month ago, a personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service was killed and several official vehicles were burnt in a similar attack in the Maje border axis, raising concerns over escalating insecurity along the Nigeria–Benin border corridor in Bagudo.
The Lakurawa gang has been linked to several violent incidents across parts of Kebbi State, targeting both security personnel and civilians. Their motive for the latest assault remains unclear, but security authorities say investigations are ongoing.
When contacted, spokesperson for the Kebbi State Police Command, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident but noted that details were still sketchy.
Efforts to obtain information from the Nigeria Immigration Service in the state were unsuccessful, as officials could not be reached at the time of filing this report.
Several locals and security personnel in Bagudo, who spoke on condition of anonymity, also confirmed the incident.
