The Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service has arrested 90 foreigners for suspected cybercrimes. The suspects, mostly from Cameroon, were arrested in collaboration with other security agencies at their hideout in the state .
According to the Rivers State Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr. YI Abdulmajeed, the arrest followed credible intelligence. A total of 94 persons were arrested, comprising 85 Cameroonians, five Chadians, and four Nigerians.
The suspects gained access to Nigeria through unauthorized entry points and failed to present residence cards or valid travel documents. Two Nigerians from Rivers State, who provided accommodation for the suspects, were also arrested.
The Comptroller General of Immigration Service has ordered the repatriation of the foreigners to their respective countries of origin. This development highlights the Nigeria Immigration Service’s commitment to securing the nation’s borders and curbing illegal activities perpetrated by undocumented immigrants .
