The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Akwa Ibom state command said it has repatriated 23 irregular immigrants from the state through Jibiya to Republic of Niger.
A statement issued by Controller of Immigration Akwa Ibom Command, Mr Abdullahi Garba, in Uyo said that the command last week carried out intensive search of flash spots which led to the arrest of the irregular immigrants in the state.
The statement reads in part. “On March 4, 2015, Nigeria Immigration Service Akwa Ibom Command carried out an intensive rummage of nooks and corners in the state to apprehend and repatriate irregular immigrants.
“Twenty three irregular immigrants were repatriated the next day, March 5, 2015 after profiling the people apprehended.
“All the apprehended irregular immigrants were repatriated via Jibiya to Republic of Niger,”
The statement further said the action was geared toward ensuring credible, peaceful and violent free general elections in the country.
According to the statement, the command had strategized plans to prevent foreigners from participating in the electoral processes in the upcoming elections.
Garba appealed to Akwa Ibom people to report any foreigner involved in any criminal activity to his office for prompt action.
The controller expressed gratitude to the government and the people of Akwa Ibom for their numerous supports to the Nigeria Immigration Service, Akwa Ibom Command.
