Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) Asserts "No Escape Route for Criminals in Lagos"
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in Lagos State has issued a strong warning to criminals, stating that enhanced border surveillance and increased inter-agency collaboration mean there is "no escape route" for them fleeing the country via Lagos.
Key Details of the Announcement:
Date of Statement: The statement was made on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, by the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Lagos State Command, Aliyu Akadri.
Context: Comptroller Akadri made these remarks during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, at the command headquarters in Ikeja. The visit aimed to strengthen existing collaboration between the NIS and the Nigerian Police Force.
Enhanced Surveillance: Akadri emphasized that the Federal Government has provided the NIS with sophisticated technology, modern systems, and advanced gadgets to effectively track and monitor cross-border movements, both at official entry/exit points and along illegal routes. This includes new security gadgets that make it extremely difficult for anyone to "sneak out of the country."
Intelligence Sharing: A crucial aspect of the renewed commitment is the pledge for improved intelligence sharing between the NIS and the Lagos State Police Command. Akadri stated that "Once we get an order from the court that a criminal is wanted or they are looking for a person, we remain on alert." This rapid sharing of information is designed to ensure that fugitives are intercepted before they can escape.
Warning to Criminals: "Any criminal that has a mind of fleeing the country should better have a rethink because he will surely be apprehended, even if he or she takes the illegal route," Akadri warned.
Police Response: Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh affirmed the Lagos Police Command's commitment to deepening collaboration with the NIS, describing it as "crucial for enhancing internal security across the state." He reiterated that both agencies are "on the same page as foot soldiers to work together."
Broader Context: This statement comes amidst ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, including kidnapping, banditry, and other forms of criminality. The government's focus on bolstering border security and inter-agency cooperation is a direct response to these issues, aiming to prevent criminals from using Nigeria's porous borders as an escape route.
The collaboration between the NIS and the Police in Lagos aims to create a more robust security network, making it significantly harder for criminals to evade justice by fleeing the country.
I'm Aisha shehu
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