NIS Raises Alarm Over Rising Fake Migration Schemes, Human Trafficking Networks
Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has raised fresh concerns over the increasing activities of fraudulent migration syndicates and irregular cross-border networks operating across the country, warning Nigerians against falling victim to deceptive overseas travel schemes.
The Service said criminal groups are increasingly targeting vulnerable citizens, especially young women and girls, with false promises of employment, education, sponsorship and better opportunities abroad, only for many victims to end up trapped in forced labour, human trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
In a statement issued by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, on Monday, the agency warned that irregular migration remains a serious security and humanitarian challenge with devastating consequences for victims and their families.
