Army, DSS, NIS arrest 46 illegal immigrants in Ogun

By Faheem Lawal

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), have arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in various locations within Ijebu-Imushin, Ijebu-Ilese and surrounding communities in Ogun State.

In a statement, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 35 Artillery Brigade, Major Idereghi Samuel Akari, said the operation commenced on June 11, 2026, following actionable intelligence.

He explained that preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects had allegedly been residing in the state for about six months without valid immigration documents.

“The arrested individuals comprise 18 nationals of Burkina Faso, 23 nationals of Côte d’Ivoire, four nationals of Togo and one national of Senegal. Among them are 36 males and 10 females.

“During interrogation, the suspects claimed to be merchants and workers affiliated with QNet, an online marketing platform involved in the sale of various commodities,” he said.

The suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service, Ogun State Command, for further investigation and appropriate administrative action in accordance with extant laws.

The Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Friday Oguche Onu, commended the troops and collaborating security agencies for their professionalism and vigilance.

He urged residents to remain security-conscious and promptly report suspicious activities and individuals to the relevant security agencies.

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