Nigeria deports 500 illegal immigrants from Kebbi

The Nigeria immigration Service in Kebbi has deported 500 illegal immigrants as part of security measures ahead of the forthcoming general elections.

The Comptroller of the service in the state, Abdullahi Salahu, told journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday that the arrest and deportation of illegal immigrants would be a continuous exercise.

He said the exercise followed the directives of the Controller-General of the service, David Paradang.
He said the service would ensure that foreigners did not partake in the elections.

Pastor Arrested by NIS for defrauding church member in Akwa Ibom

A 40 year old Pastor, Victor Udom, has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom State Command of the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, for defrauding one Mr Eyo Akpan of N500,000. Akpan is a member of his church.

Udom, who is a prophet with Eternity Mission Church, Udo Uweme area of Uyo, collected N270,000 from Akpan with a promise that he will get a job with the NIS for his daughter, Miss Magdalene Akpan.
According to the State Comptroller, NIS, Abdullahi Garba, Magdalene brought an appointment letter to the Command given to her by Udom with the intent to start working.