The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 51 suspected irregular migrants of Malian origin in New Nyanya, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
Akinsola Akinlabi, the Service Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja.
According to Akinlabi, preliminary investigations suggest the individuals may be victims of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM), as they were found without valid travel documents or residence permits.
The migrants, comprising 11 females and 40 males aged between 16 and 19, were arrested on Monday following credible intelligence.
“The arrested individuals have been taken into the custody of the service for further profiling and investigation,” Akinlabi stated. “This is to determine the circumstances of their migration and any potential involvement in trafficking or smuggling networks or syndicates,” Akinlabi stated
He reaffirmed the NIS’s commitment to protecting Nigeria’s borders against illegal migration while ensuring that migrants who comply with the country’s immigration laws are treated fairly.
The service, he added, will continue working closely with relevant authorities and stakeholders to combat smuggling and human trafficking.
Akinlabi also urged citizens to report suspicious migration activities to the nearest NIS Commands and Formations, while assuring the public of the agency’s commitment to national security and effective migration management.
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