ANAMBRA: DSS, POLICE ARREST SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL NIN COLLECTION FOR MONEY

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The Nigeria Police Force and Department of State Security agents have detained suspects in the unlawful acquisition of National Identity Numbers (NIN) in Anambra State, according to a statement released by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC).

Nigerians were also cautioned by the commission not to give their N.I. numbers to unauthorized individuals in return for cash.

In a statement released on Wednesday, NIMC spokesperson Dr. Kayode Adegoke gave this caution.

This comes after several residents of Anambra were said to have given their NIN to unauthorized people in return for cash.

In response, NIMC stated that the actions were against the Cyber Crime Act, the Data Protection Act, and NIMC Act No. 23, 2007.

According to the commission, members of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Security have detained those responsible for the incident.

“Upon receiving the information on the activities of the unscrupulous individuals, NIMC, in conjunction with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), swiftly arrested the culprits behind the illegal collection of the NIN.

“They are currently being interrogated and will be made to face the full wrath of the law. The commission, therefore, advises Anambra State residents and Nigerians to avoid submitting their NINs to unauthorized individuals, organizations, or platforms, as the Federal Government and NIMC have not authorized this. Anyone caught will be sanctioned appropriately.

“At no time should NIN holders give out their NINs for monetary compensation. This is against the laws of the Federation. Anyone caught will be dealt with appropriately.

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

“The Commission has taken necessary measures to curb the activities of these unscrupulous individuals,” NIMC stated.