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ILLEGAL NATIONAL IDENTITY NUMBER COLLECTORS ARRESTED IN ANAMBRA

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has arrested suspects alleged to be involved in the unlawful collection of National Identification Numbers (NINs) from residents in Anambra.

The suspects are currently undergoing interrogation, after which they will be prosecuted in accordance with the law - the Adegoke noted 

"At no time should NIN holders give out their NINs for monetary compensation. This is against the laws of the Federation," Adegoke added.

The Commission, in a statement signed by Kayode Adegoke, Head of the Corporate Communications Unit, on April 9, 2025, emphasised that these activities violate the NIMC Act No 23, 2007, the Data Protection Act, and the Cyber Crime Act.

NIMC urged Anambra residents and Nigerians across the country to avoid sharing their NINs with unauthorised individuals or organisations, as neither the Federal Government nor NIMC has okayed such practices.

The Commission warned that anyone found taking part in the fraudulent act will face serious legal consequences.

"The Commission had earlier issued a statement warning Nigerians against sharing their NIN or Data with anyone or on any fictitious sites," NIMC reiterated. “The NIN can only be used by the holders to access government or private sector services, and it must be verified.”

NIMC appreciated security agencies for their support in maintaining the integrity of the NIN enrolment process.

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