The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested individuals allegedly involved in illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment in Gwagwalada, the Federal Capital Territory, and other locations nationwide.
The arrests were made by the Commission’s Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit, which also confiscated equipment used for the unauthorised activities.
In a statement issued by its Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, NIMC said the operation formed part of its ongoing campaign against unauthorised enrolment, illegal data modification and the extortion of applicants.
The Director-General, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reaffirmed the Commission’s zero tolerance for extortion and unprofessional conduct. NIMC urged Nigerians to complete enrolment only at approved centres and use its official self-service platform for data modifications.
The Commission also advised the public to avoid unauthorised agents, download the NINAuth app for security features such as NIN protection and slip printing, and report complaints through its toll-free line: 0800 0616 462.
