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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Monday said it arrested several suspects involved in illegal enrolment, as well as seized equipment 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 by Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s head of corporate communications, 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.
Read the statement: “NIMC notes that many of the problems people face with their National Identification Number (NIN) stem from bypassing official enrolment procedures.
“NIN enrolment can only be done at any of the Commission’s approved Centres, while modification of data can be done via self-servicemodification. nimc gov.ng.
“NIN holders should download the NINAuthapplication 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 (DG), 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.
Added she: “For accurate information, visit www.nimc.gov.ng or follow NIMC’s verified social media handles. The toll-free line is 0800 0616 462″.
