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Immigration Arrests Scores Of Illegal Immigrants In Bayelsa


Immigration Arrests Scores Of Illegal Immigrants In Bayelsa


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Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service of the Bayelsa State command yesterday apprehended scores of illegal immigrants who are without proper travel documents, residence cards and permits.

The raid, which is tagged “Operation Flush” was jointly carried out with the state-owned police security outfit known as Door Akpor under the approval of the Comptroller-general of the service, Isah Jere Idris and supported by the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri.

 It was gathered that among the illegal immigrants being screened at the state NIS headquarters include Nigeriens, Togolese and Ghanaians. Three Nigeriens were actually confirmed by the leadership of the Association of Nigerien Citizens in Nigeria as without proper documentation.

The exercise is expected to investigate foreign nationals and expatriates working within the state. Operatives of the NIS have also been deployed to coastal communities and local Government council headquarters to flush out illegal immigrants was gathered that the operators of the Bureau-de-change and key stakeholders were enlightened ahead of the exercise and it was conducted with high level of civility and respect for fundamental Human Rights. All security agencies including the Department of State Security were informed.

The NIS comptroller, Sunday James, while confirming the development in Yenagoa, said the allege illegal immigrants in their custody are being screened and provided opportunity to defend themselves with abundant verifiable evidence.

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