NIMC Seizes Illegal NIN Equipment, Arrests Suspects In Enforcement Drive

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested several operators of illegal National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment centres in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and other locations, as part of efforts to curb unauthorised identity registration, data modification and extortion.
The commission also disclosed that its Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit (ICEU) seized illegal enrolment equipment during the enforcement operation.
In a statement, the head of corporate communications, Kayode Adegoke, said the operation was aimed at ending unauthorised enrolment activities and unethical practices capable of undermining the integrity, security and credibility of Nigeria’s Nat...