The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) on Saturday said it has
arrested a suspected human trafficker with five female victims enroute
Niger Republic to Europe.
The Comptroller General, NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede, disclosed this in
a statement by the Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James,
on Saturday in Abuja.
He added that the arrest was made by the operatives at Kongolam
border, Katsina State.
Babandede reiterated that days of crossing National frontiers without
proper documentation and melting into border communities was over, as
the Special Border Corps (SBC) and regular border control officers
were on their toes 24/7.
He said that the SBC and regular border control officers were
patrolling with the aim of enforcing adequate border security and
control, while human mobility was regulated in line with Federal
Government directives.
The CG congratulated the team at Kongolam for being at alert to their
duty and operating a water tight control which was a well organised
patrol along the flanks.
He said their dedication was due to the various trainings, operational
exercises and drills they have been exposed to thereby bringing out
the best in them.
“I want to commend the Katsina Command for making it difficult for
Traffickers and Human Smugglers to pass through the border,” NAN
quoted him as saying.
Babandede said the suspect and the 5 female victims had been handed
over to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in
Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Zonal office for further necessary action in
line with NIS mandate.
