NIMC cracks down on unlawful NIN operators, seizes tools in Abuja

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has arrested people concerned in unlawful NIN enrolment in Gwagwalada, FCT, and different areas throughout the nation.

The fee stated its Inspectorate Compliance and Enforcement Unit carried out the operation and in addition confiscated tools getting used for the illicit actions.

In a press release issued on Monday by its Head of Corporate Communications, Kayode Adegoke, NIMC stated “the exercise is part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on unauthorised enrolment, illegal data modification and extortion of applicants”.

According to the assertion, the Director-General of the Commission, Abisoye Coker-Odusote, reaffirmed NIMC’s zero tolerance for extortion and unprofessional conduct.

It burdened that NIN enrolment should solely be carried out at accepted centres, whereas knowledge modifications ought to be carried out by the Commission’s official self-service platform.

“Avoid patronising unauthorised centres and to make use of approved channels, including downloading the NINAuth app for enhanced security features such as NIN protection and slip printing,” the fee suggested.

The fee additional suggested the general public to contact its toll-free line, 0800 0616 462 for enquiries and complaints.