NIMC Arrests Suspects, Raids Illegal NIN Enrolment Centres in Abuja

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says several suspects have been arrested and illegal enrolment equipment seized during a crackdown on unauthorised National Identification Number (NIN) registration and data modification centres in Gwagwalada and other locations in Abuja.

In a statement issued on Monday, Kayode Adegoke, NIMC's Head of Corporate Communications, said the enforcement operation was conducted by the commission's Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit (ICEU).

Adegoke said the operation was part of efforts to curb illegal enrolment activities, unauthorised modification of personal data and extortion.

"NIMC notes that many of the problems people face with their National Identification Number (NIN) stem from bypassing official enrolment procedures," the statement reads.

"NIN enrolment can only be done at any of the Commission's approved centres, while modification of data can be done via self-service http://modification.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 quoted Abisoye Coker-Odusote, NIMC Director-General, reiterating the commission's zero tolerance for extortion and unethical conduct.

Coker-Odusote said the commission remained committed to providing seamless NIN enrolment services for Nigerians and legal residents.

She urged all NIN applicants and holders to use only NIMC-approved channels for enrolment and related services.