Two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service have been killed in a confrontation with suspected Lakurawa terrorists in Kebbi State. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, confirmed the incident, which occurred on Wednesday morning.
The slain officers, identified as Assistant Superintendent of Customs Bamigboye and Deputy Superintendent of Customs Dom, died during a counter-offensive operation around 3 am at two security checkpoints in Bagudu Local Government Area.
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Officials say the attackers invaded the checkpoints and engaged security operatives in a gun battle, leaving two officers dead. The Customs Service says it remains committed to border security operations despite the loss.
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