NIS operatives intercept irregular Cameroonian migrant at Ikom

Thu, Feb 18, 2021
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Security

THE operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service at the Joint Border Patrol Checkpoint kilometre 8, Border Road Ikom in Cross River State intercepted a Cameroonian on a commercial vehicle during a routine stop and search operation.

The operatives led by Umar Mala of the Nigeria Immigration Service were able to identify the irregular migrant, Sally Kisob, female and 65 years of age.  She was suspected to have entered through Efraya Beach in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State.

The irregular migrant has been profiled and handed over to the operatives of the NIS at Mfum Border for necessary documentation and repatriation.

A statement by Sunday James, Service Public Relations Officer of the NIS, said that the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service Muhammad, Babandede commended the operatives for a job well done as he prepares to tour the state to commission a Forward Operation Base to Compliment and strengthen border patrol along the flanks.

– Feb. 18, 2021 @11:59 GMT /

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