The Nigeria Immigration Service has confirmed the death of one of its officers following an attack by unidentified gunmen on personnel conducting routine surveillance in Niger State.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, October sixth, around eleven-thirty in the morning, along the Tunga Taya-Woro axis of the state.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Service identified the deceased officer as Assistant Superintendent of Immigration, I.U. Babangida, while Inspector A.K. Musa sustained serious injuries but escaped and is currently receiving medical attention.

The NIS said the deceased officer had been buried in accordance with Islamic rites, describing his death as a painful loss to the organisation.

The Service expressed condolences to the family, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased, while wishing the injured officer a speedy recovery.

It also assured both families of its continued support during the difficult period.The Immigration Service disclosed that it was working with the Niger State Government and other security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack.

It, however, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Nigeria’s borders, insisting that the incident would not deter it from carrying out its statutory responsibilities.