New religious sect, “Achard Life Mission International” has surfaced in Northern Nigeria, suspected to be involved in human trafficking, sparking widespread concern among residents and security agencies.
This new sect, advocating for the restoration of the African traditions and humanity, reportedly rejects both Islam and Christianity.
The group’s activities since emergence have drawn significant attention, leading to increased vigilance by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and other security agencies.
A memo issued by the Principal Staff Officer to the Controller General of NIS, CIS A.A. Aridegbe, revealed that intelligence pointing to the sect’s operations with its headquarters located in Kaduna, while its leader, Mr. Yokana, resides in Jos, Plateau State.
The memo further said that the sects are actively recruiting members both within and outside Nigeria, raising concerns about potential involvement in human trafficking and child separation.
The memo also directed officers to remain vigilant, report any signs of the sect’s activities, and take prompt action where necessary, including arrests, while urging residents to report suspicious activities to authorities to curb the sect’s influence.
Security agencies were further directed to continue investigate the sect’s activities.