The Nigeria Customs Service has confirmed the killing of three officers by suspected terrorists in Kebbi State. The ambush occurred in the Bashaka area of Argungu Local Government, where attackers opened fire, killing the officers and burning their patrol vehicles.

Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, represented by ACG Hussein Kehinde Ejibunu, raised concerns over the growing threat of ISWAP at the Babanna border in Niger State. Adeniyi emphasized the dangers posed by smuggled fuel, which enables terrorist movements. He revealed that customs officers narrowly escaped another ISWAP ambush after intercepting 500 jerricans of smuggled Premium Motor Spirit valued at ₦25.9 million, allegedly meant for terrorists and bandits.

“We urge stronger inter-agency cooperation and call on citizens to report suspicious activity, noting that some terrorists live among local communities in Niger, Kebbi, and Borno states,” Adeniyi said. Pascal Chibuoke, Area Controller for the Niger/Kogi Command, credited community cooperation for the operation’s success and appealed for more patrol equipment and communication tools to boost security efforts.

The NCS chief highlighted the importance of collaboration in tackling security challenges.