Nigeria arrests 10 INTERPOL-wanted suspects within a week, marking a major security achievement. Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo unveiled advanced immigration technology during the NIS Technology Innovation Complex launch, enhancing border surveillance, risk assessment, and cost-saving measures. Automated visa approvals and seamless travel systems underscore Nigeria’s strengthened border governance.
The Nigerian government has successfully apprehended 10 individuals on INTERPOL’s wanted list within a week, according to Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Interior. Speaking during the inauguration of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Technology Innovation Complex by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Tunji-Ojo emphasized the country’s commitment to barring criminal elements.
“Previously, such individuals could infiltrate Nigeria unchecked, but with the new administration, such threats are effectively countered,” the minister stated.
The newly inaugurated NIS Technology Innovation Complex includes critical infrastructure such as the Command and Control Centre for migration, an ECOWAS biometric card production unit, and a solar power plant designed to enhance border security and monitoring.
The complex enables authorities to assess risk levels of incoming travelers, detect irregular migration patterns, and oversee unmanned borders in remote regions. Tunji-Ojo highlighted the efficiency of the solar power plant, which will save the government over N300 million annually.
Additionally, 250 officers have been trained to operate the facility, providing 24/7 border surveillance. The country has also adopted an automated visa system allowing approvals within 48 hours, along with advanced ECOWAS travel documents to facilitate movement.
“This marks a new era of secure border governance, cost-effective solutions, and seamless travel,” Tunji-Ojo concluded. He reaffirmed the government’s dedication to improving service delivery and securing Nigeria’s borders.
