Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), have arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State following intelligence-led operations.
According to a statement by Assistant Director, Army Public Relations of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Idereghi Samuel Akari, the operation began on 11 June 2026 and was carried out across several locations, including Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese, and nearby communities during a targeted security sweep.
Preliminary findings indicated that the suspects had been living in the state for about six months without valid immigration documents.
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During interrogation, they claimed to be merchants and workers associated with QNet, an online marketing platform involved in the sale of various commodities.
The arrested individuals include 18 nationals of Burkina Faso, 23 nationals of Côte d’Ivoire, 4 nationals of Togo, and 1 national of Senegal. The group consists of 36 males and 10 females.
The statement further noted that the suspects have been transferred to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ogun State Command, for further “investigation and appropriate administrative action in accordance with extant laws”.
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