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Lakurawa: Nigerian Immigration Enhances Border Security

Agency Report –

The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, Sokoto State Command, has reaffirmed commitment to enhancing border security, as part of efforts in addressing security threats posed by the emergence of the Lakurawa sect.

The Comptroller of NIS, Yusuf Bage, gave the assurance, on Monday in Sokoto, when he received the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Sokoto State, who paid him a courtesy visit.

Mr Bage acknowledged the security challenges posed by the Lakurawa sect, describing it as a new and evolving threat, especially in the state.

According to him, the Lakurawa sect members often enter the country through illegal routes.

”However, I want to assure the public that security agencies are ahead of them, and their activities will soon be curbed.”

He explained that one of the core constitutional mandates of the NIS, was to ensure effective border management, including oversight at airports and seaports.

He said that to achieve this mandate, the NIS, ensures the proper identification of foreigners entering the country and closely monitor their movements and activities within communities.

The comptroller disclosed that the NIS had expanded its offices across the 23 local government areas in the state, with a view to maintaining visibility in all the nooks and crannies.

He also highlighted the collaboration between the NIS, the Army, and other security agencies in the state to ensure the safety of citizens.

Mr Bage further stressed the importance of the media in supporting security efforts, pledging a mutual relationship between the NIS and journalists in the state.

Earlier, the state NUJ Chairman, Usman Binji, said the visit was aimed at formally introducing the new leadership of the state council.

Mr Binji emphasised the role of journalists in fostering collaboration with security agencies, stressing that the visit would strengthened the partnership between the NIS and the NUJ toward a safer Sokoto state.

”Our members are fully committed to supporting security agencies in ensuring the safety of Nigeria’s territory,” he said.

SourceNAN

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