NIMC arrests illegal NIN operators and seizes enrolment equipment

Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) arrested several people in Gwagwalada and other locations during an operation targeting illegal NIN enrolment, unauthorised data changes and extortion. Its Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit also seized equipment allegedly used for the activities. NIMC says enrolment must take place at approved centres, while personal data changes can be requested through its self-service platform. Director-General Abisoye Coker-Odusote reiterated the commission’s zero tolerance for extortion and urged the public to use only official channels.