The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area for entering the country without valid documentation.
The suspects, reportedly from Sudan, Chad, and other neighboring countries, were apprehended following credible intelligence and a coordinated operation by NSCDC operatives.
Addressing journalists on Tuesday, Kano State NSCDC Commandant, Mohammed Agalama, said the arrested individuals could not provide valid travel or identification documents, raising concerns about their mode of entry and activities within the state.
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“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include ten Android phones. The corps is currently profiling and investigating them to ascertain their mission and any potential links to unlawful activities.
Relevant agencies have been notified, and actions are being taken in line with the law,” Agalama added.
He further reiterated the NSCDC’s commitment to safeguarding critical national assets and maintaining internal security, urging members of the public to remain vigilant and provide timely information to security agencies.
Updates on the investigation will be shared with the public as the situation develops.
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