Friday, 21 October 2022 06:19

‘Fake NIMC officials’ arrested in Niger Republic registering non-Nigerians

Rate this item
(0 votes)

Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says its troops have arrested fake officials of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) registering non-Nigerians in Niger Republic. 

NIMC operates and regulates matters of national identity in Nigeria, including issuing national identification number (NIN).

Nigeria shares border with Niger Republic.

At a biweekly press conference on Thursday, Musa Danmadami, director of defence media operations, said the fake officials were at Gagamari internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Niger Republic to conduct NIN registration for non-Nigerians.

“On October 13, 2022, troops in conjunction with the Nigeria Police and NIS operatives intercepted two suspected fake National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) officials. It was revealed that the suspects had visited Gagamari IDP camp in Niger Republic to register non-Nigerian in the IDP camp,” he said in a statement.

“Items recovered from the suspects include National Identification Number (NIN) registration machine, printing machine, laminating machine, a computer tracking machine and a generator set among other items.”

In another development, he said troops arrested 60 persons suspected to be supplying logistics to Boko Haram and members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in the northeast.

According to him, troops also seized a vehicle carrying 96 blocks of drugs suspected to be cannabis at Bulgoni village, Bade LGA of Yobe state.

“Furthermore, between 6 and 19 October 2022, 60 suspected logistics suppliers of the Boko Haram/Islamic State of West Africa Province were arrested by troops at different locations within the northeast theatre of operation. Items recovered from the suspects ranges from bags of beans, maize, rice, gallons of premium motor spirit, rustled livestock, medical supplies, clothing, sewing machines among others items,” he said.

He also said troops killed one terrorist in an ambush, while 17 others were killed after a fire fight along Dikwa road in Ngala LGA on October 11.

According to him, 366 insurgents including members of their families had surrendered to troops at different locations, while all suspected terrorists, logistics suppliers and recovered items have been released to the relevant authority for investigation.

 

The Cable

November 22, 2024

All good leaders have this mindset, no matter their background

David G. Ewing In today’s tech-driven business world, the ability to navigate technological challenges isn’t…
November 22, 2024

Tinubu’s borrowing spree retuning Nigeria back into debt peonage - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led administration for the increasing…
November 18, 2024

The magic and the minefield of confidence: Self doubt, hubris and everything in between - The Economist

Confidence is contagious. Someone declaring a position with ringing certainty is more likely to inspire…
November 16, 2024

Influencer eats pig feed in extreme attempt to save money

Popular Douyin streamer Kong Yufeng recently sparked controversy in China by eating pig feed on…
November 22, 2024

FG excited as pro-Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland on terrorism charges

Simon Ekpa, the controversial leader of the pro-Biafra faction Autopilot, was arrested by Finnish authorities…
November 22, 2024

Here’s the latest as Israel-Hamas war enters Day 413

ICC issues arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader The International Criminal Court…
November 21, 2024

Nigeria comes top in instant payment system inclusivity index in Africa

Nigeria’s instant payment system is projected to advance to the maturity inclusion spectrum ahead of…
October 27, 2024

Nigeria awarded 3-0 win over Libya after airport fiasco

Nigeria have been awarded a 3-0 victory over Libya, and three vital points, from their…

NEWSSCROLL TEAM: 'Sina Kawonise: Publisher/Editor-in-Chief; Prof Wale Are Olaitan: Editorial Consultant; Femi Kawonise: Head, Production & Administration; Afolabi Ajibola: IT Manager;
Contact Us: [email protected] Tel/WhatsApp: +234 811 395 4049

Copyright © 2015 - 2024 NewsScroll. All rights reserved.