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A violent attack by a suspected terrorist group struck a facility belonging to the Nigerian Immigration Service located at the Kangiwa border in Kebbi State during the evening hours of Friday, January 10, 2025. The tragic incident resulted in the loss of four lives, specifically claiming the lives of a local watchman and three contractors who were working on the premises at the time, while also causing severe destruction to the local security infrastructure. Fortunately, official reports confirmed that no immigration officers suffered any harm during the assault. In the wake of this tragedy, the spokesperson for the immigration service expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the grieving families of the victims. Authorities have emphasized that they are actively collaborating with other security organizations to track down, identify, and bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice, while firmly maintaining their dedication to national border security.