The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Friday said it was “rejigging” its border security formations for improved surveillance and patrol.
This development is coming due to the reopening of Nigeria’s border with neighbouring Niger Republic.
The newly-appointed Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mrs Kemi Nandap, revealed this when the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, inaugurated 30 operational vehicles for border surveillance and patrol at the service headquarters, Abuja.
According to Nandap, “This investment in border security will be complimented with a rejig of our border corps architecture to include agile sector commanders to carry out consistent surveillance and patrol of our border in line with our core mandate.
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“The 30 surveillance vehicles represent a concrete investment in our capacity, providing our dedicated officers with the tools needed to carry out their duties.
“With enhanced mobility, our border patrol teams will be better equipped to detect and deter illegal activities, including smuggling of migrants, trafficking in persons and other transnational crimes,” she added.
She however, urged all NIS officers and men to diligently utilise and maintain the vehicles, take ownership and responsibility of securing the country’s borders and remain dogged and watchful.
“Have integrity and ensure that you do not partake in any acts that contravene our laws or tarnish the image of the Nigerian Immigration Service.
“We will not tolerate any compromise to the nation’s security. With that being said, I have faith in you all,” she affirmed.
