The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has arrested several suspects for carrying out illegal National Identity Numbers (NIN) enrolments in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
The arrest was carried out by its Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit (ICEU) as a renewed crackdown on illegal NIN enrolment unauthorised data modification and extortion.
According to the Head of Corporate Communications of NIMC Dr Kayode Adegoke the recent enforcement operation in Gwagwalada and other locations led to several arrests and the seizure of illegal enrolment equipment.
Adegoke said the operation reflected the Commission’s commitment to ending unauthorised enrolment activities and unethical practices and to protecting the integrity security and credibility of Nigeria’s National Identity Management System.
‘NIMC notes that many of the problems people face with their National Identification Number (NIN) stem from bypassing official enrolment procedures.
‘ NIN enrolment can only be done at any of the Commission’s approved Centres while modification of data can be done via self-servicemodification. nimc gov.ng.
‘NIN holders should download the NINAuth application from the iOS App Store and the Android Play Store for the protection of their NIN for printing of the NIN slip and other security benefits’ Adegoke said.
The Director-General/CEO Engr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote reiterated the Commission’s zero tolerance for extortion and unethical conduct. She said NIMC is committed to providing seamless hitch-free NIN enrolment for Nigerians and legal residents.
The Commission urged all NIN applicants and holders to use only NIMC-approved channels for enrolment and related services.