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.
