Immigration officer killed, body set on fire by bandits in Niger

Armed bandits have killed an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ibrahim Usman Babagiwa, and set his body ablaze during an attack in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to The Nation, the incident occurred on October 6, 2026, along the Tungan Taya–Woko axis while Babagiwa and another immigration officer were conducting surveillance.

The attackers reportedly ambushed the officers near Woko village, killing Babagiwa, an Assistant Superintendent of Immigration I.

His colleague, an Inspector of Immigration, sustained machete injuries but escaped.

The Niger State NIS Command confirmed that the injured officer was receiving treatment and remained stable.

Babagiwa’s burnt remains were discovered two days after the attack, and he was subsequently buried according to Islamic rites.

The incident was confirmed by the command’s spokesperson, DSI Muktar Abubakar, while the Niger State Police Command also acknowledged the attack.

The immigration service reaffirmed its commitment to tackling irregular migration and border insecurity despite continuing threats.