TROOPS APPREHEND 46 SUSPECTED ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN OGUN STATE
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in conjunction with DSS, NSCDC and Immigration, have apprehended 46 suspected illegal immigrants residing in Ogun State following actionable intelligence.
The operation which commenced on 11 June 2026, led to the arrest of the suspects at various locations within Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese and surrounding communities during a targeted security operation. Preliminary investigations revealed that the individuals had allegedly been residing in the state for approximately six months without valid immigration documentation.
During interrogation, the suspects claimed to be merchants and workers affiliated with QNet, an online marketing platform involved in the sale of various commodities.
The arrested individuals comprise 18 nationals of Burkina Faso, 23 nationals of Côte d'Ivoire, 4 nationals of Togo and 1 national of Senegal. Among them are 36 males and 10 females.
The suspects have since been handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ogun State Command, for further investigation and appropriate administrative action in accordance with extant laws.
Speaking on the operation, the Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Friday Oguche Onu, commended the troops and collaborating security agencies for their professionalism and vigilance. He also urged residents to remain security conscious and promptly report suspicious activities and individuals to relevant security agencies.
The successful operation underscores the commitment of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to combating illegal migration, enhancing internal security, and safeguarding national interests.
Idereghi Samuel Akari
Major
Assistant Director Army Public Relations
35 Artillery Brigade
14 June 2026
@MrJamesKe Before you say what about White People, here is an American who overstayed for a day or two and she asked not to back again for the next 5yrs, some West African came with a 90days free visitors visa & ended up stay for 15yrs or more
@MrJamesKe But James you know they’re illegal Pakistans and Bangladeshes they’re subjected to same order to leave and come back legally , they’re asking all illegal foreigners to leave, West Africans are just playing victim and making this about themselves
@tobyasky@Grootman701 This guy is the teacher who was beheaded live on TV…instead showing compassion and start a campaign to rise funds for kids and family , you are busy talking rubbish
@AlunamdaNocanda@_Lembz It’s a lie, they didn’t hire anyone, instead they were trafficked by the Ghanaian Saloon Cartels with a promise of better life, the Ambassador knows or he is part of the cartels ,a person who makes around 150$ a day at a saloon and still looks homeless ,it doesn’t add up