Immigration CG visits Kebbi, vows justice after checkpoint attack

L-R: The Comptroller General of Immigrations, Kemi Nanna Nandap (Middle) and other officers while on an assessment visit to Bakin Ruwa checkpoint, Kebbi State, where personnel and facilities of the Service were affected, following the recent attack by unidentified gunmen. Photo: NIS/PAS

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The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, on Thursday, vowed justice after the attack on personnel of the Service at the Kebbi border.

She was in Kebbi on a two-day working visit to Kebbi State, following the recent attack on the Bakin Ruwa checkpoint, where personnel and facilities of the service were affected.

The PUNCH reports that on November 28, 2025, three officers of the NIS were killed following a terrorist attack on their camp at Bakin Ruwa checkpoint.

The CG said what happened was not just an assault on NIS; it’s an assault on Nigeria’s sovereignty, legal border governance, and the collective security of this nation.

“We will not take it lightly. We will make sure that the perpetrators of this act are brought to justice,” she said.

Nandap arrived in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday and proceeded to the office of the Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar Tafida, at about 6:30 p.m.

She thanked the government for its support to immigration personnel, particularly those deployed to border areas, and explained that her visit was to commiserate with officers and men of the Service, as well as the people of Kebbi State, over the tragic incident.

She also said she was in the state to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the destroyed facilities.

Responding, the deputy governor condoled with the Service and assured that the administration of Governor Nasir Idris would continue to prioritise security.

He added that the state would ensure that those responsible for the attack are brought to justice.

The Comptroller General and her delegation later visited the Emir of Gwandu, Maj Gen (Dr) Muhammed Ilyasu Bashir (retd.), at his palace.

Nandap commended the emir for his leadership, describing the traditional institution as a vital bridge between government and the people.

As part of the visit, Nandap held a strategic meeting with comptrollers and border commanders.

She charged them on the need to be on high alert in carrying out their primary responsibilities.

On Thursday, the Comptroller General visited the Bakin Ruwa checkpoint for an on-the-spot assessment.

She inspected the damage and received a briefing from officers on the ground.

Nandap addressed personnel at the checkpoint, assuring them of the Service’s full support.

She also met community leaders who had gathered at the site, urging them to continue cooperating with security agencies in tackling banditry.

Speaking to journalists, she said the Federal Government and the Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, had been fully briefed on the incident and were committed to providing necessary assistance and logistics to strengthen border security.

“I’m here to visit the scene of the incident that occurred, where we lost three officers.

“My presence here is also to underscore the fact that what happened is very disturbing. It’s also to let Nigerians know that the Nigeria Immigration Service and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu take the welfare and safety of our officers very seriously.

“I am also here to assess the damage and, more importantly, to meet with the officers on the ground.

“It’s to let the officers know that their safety is a priority for me, the Minister of Interior, and indeed the Federal Government of Nigeria.

“I have also come to engage the community leaders and let them know that we need their support to strengthen our operational response,” she said.

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