The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has intercepted two persons in Adamawa State with \u20a634 million in cash, with the suspects allegedly linked to a kidnapping syndicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects were intercepted with the cash during an operation in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Comptroller of Immigration Service, Sani Sule-Jega, disclosed this at a media briefing in Yola, the Adamawa State capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, preliminary investigations showed that the suspects claimed the money was intended to pay ransom for their abducted brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a separate operation, the Adamawa State Command of the NIS also intercepted 17 irregular migrants at Rumde Baruw in Yola North Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The undocumented migrants were intercepted at a private three-bedroom residence during an operation by officers of the command.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sule-Jega said preliminary profiling showed that 13 of the migrants were Cameroonian nationals, comprising eight males and five females, while the remaining four were Chadian nationals, all males.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Comptroller noted a shift in the accommodation pattern of undocumented migrants, particularly their increasing use of private and unregistered apartments instead of conventional lodging facilities such as hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said the service was intensifying surveillance and intelligence-led operations to identify and address emerging patterns of irregular migration in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sule-Jega reiterated the command\u2019s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria\u2019s territorial integrity, improving migration management and strengthening border security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and provide credible information that could assist security agencies in maintaining peace and security across the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The suspects and recovered cash have been taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action in accordance with established procedures and applicable laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Comptroller General of Immigration has directed that the suspects and exhibits be handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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