Mass Arrest of 165 Illegal Immigrants in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended 165 individuals suspected of illegal immigration. These individuals, originating from Burkina Faso, Mali, Ivory Coast, Benin Republic, and Niger Republic, were discovered residing in a three-bedroom flat in the Kuwait area of Birnin Kebbi. The arrests were made following an intelligence-led operation by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on January 31, 2025.
Preliminary investigations revealed that none of the arrested individuals possessed valid travel documents. They were allegedly involved in the Qnet Ponzi scheme, a suspected fraudulent investment platform known for defrauding unsuspecting individuals. Following the initial investigation, the suspects were handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kebbi State Command, for further action.
Residents of the Kuwait area had expressed concerns over the presence of a large number of non-Nigerians in the flat, prompting reports to the police. Given the current security challenges, locals were uneasy about the situation, leading to the involvement of law enforcement.
