The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has apprehended 51 irregular migrants in New Nyanya, located within the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
According to a statement by NIS Public Relations Officer, ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, the arrested individuals are all of Malian origin, aged between 17 and 25.
Acting on credible intelligence, NIS operatives raided their hideouts, leading to their arrest.
Further details revealed that the group comprised 40 males and 11 females.
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A preliminary investigation by the service suggested that the migrants might have fallen victim to Trafficking in Persons (TIP) and Smuggling of Migrants (SOM), as none of them could provide valid travel documents or residence permits when questioned.
The arrested individuals have been placed in the custody of the NIS, where they are undergoing further profiling and investigation.
Authorities have assured that appropriate measures will be taken following the completion of their inquiries.