The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, has apprehended 12 suspected illegal immigrants from Mali in the Akerebiata area of Ilorin following a tip-off from concerned residents.
The suspects were arrested on Sunday, February 22, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., according to the command.
They were identified as Umar Sangari (25), Bubu Bill (43), Modibo Keita (26), Mahmud Jaalo (22), Bakare Sumonu (20), Saiku Dubia (28), Panda Aboubacar (32), Malle Siaka (24), Seku Barry (34), Lamine Bakou (27), Baye Bolly (24), and Zuman Traore (26).
The suspects were reportedly occupying a two-bedroom apartment rented through a local agent under suspicious circumstances.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASC 1 Ayoola Michael Shola, and made available to journalists on Wednesday, the corps said items recovered during the operation included nine mobile phones, two international passports, identification cards, a wristwatch, keys, and cash, among others.
The State Commandant, Bala Bodinga, said the command had commenced a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding their presence in the state and to ascertain whether they had any criminal links or unlawful intentions.
