The Rivers State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), in collaboration with other security agencies, has arrested 90 foreign nationals in Rivers State for alleged involvement in cybercrime.
Y.I. Abdulmajeed, Rivers State Comptroller of NIS who confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday said the suspects were involved in cybercriminal activities aimed at defrauding innocent Nigerians.
“A total of 94 individuals were arrested, including 85 Cameroonians, five Chadians, and four Nigerians. Of the 94 suspects, 74 were males and 20 were females.
“Two Nigerian individuals from Rivers State, who allegedly provided accommodation and served as landlords to the foreigners, were also arrested,” he said.
Comptroller Abdulmajeed explained that the operation was based on credible intelligence, targeted a hideout of the suspects, stressing that the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, has directed a swift and thorough investigation into the matter.
He also emphasized that the prompt prosecution of all involved suspects has been ordered.
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