Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigeria Immigration Service, have arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State following actionable intelligence.
The suspects include 18 nationals of Burkina Faso, 23 citizens of Côte d’Ivoire, four Togolese nationals, and one Senegalese national. Among them are 36 males and 10 females.
The Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Major Idereghi Samuel Akari, confirmed the development in a statement released to journalists on Sunday.
He said the operation, which began on June 11, 2026, led to the arrest of the suspects at different locations in Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese, and surrounding communities during a coordinated security operation.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the individuals had allegedly been residing in the state for approximately six months without valid immigration documentation.
“During interrogation, the
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