Gunmen suspected to be members of the Lakurawa terrorist group have invaded a Nigeria Immigration Service checkpoint and killed three officers in Bakin Ruwa, Kebbi state.
Dockaysworld gathered that the attack happened around midnight on Wednesday along the Maje border in Bagudo Local Government Area.
According to Channels Television the terrorists arrived unexpectedly and opened fire on officers on duty, killing three instantly.
A security source said the attackers escaped through nearby bushes. Police spokesman Nafiu Abubakar has said details were still “sketchy” at the moment.
Locals and security personnel in Bagudo, who spoke anonymously, confirmed the incident.
A resident said, “The terrorists came in large numbers and started shooting sporadically. Everyone ran for safety.”
Recall that three weeks ago, a Customs officer was killed in the same axis, and the attackers also set the camp ablaze.
The Lakurawa gang has been linked to multiple violent incidents in Kebbi State, targeting both security personnel and civilians.
The Nigeria Immigration Service is yet to react to the incident as at the time of press.
