46 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Ogun, Including Those From Togo and Burkina Faso

No fewer than 46 suspected illegal immigrants residing in Ogun State were arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army, together with operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Immigration Services.

Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 35 Artillery Brigade, Idereghi Samuel Akari, said in a statement on Sunday that the arrests followed actionable intelligence.

He explained that the operation, which began on 11 June 2026, led to the capture of the suspects at various locations within Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese, and surrounding communities during a targeted security sweep.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the individuals had allegedly been living in the state for about six months without valid immigration documentation.

During interrogation, the suspects claimed to be merchants and workers affiliated with QNet, an online marketing platform that sells a range of 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. Among them are 36 males and 10 females.

The statement added that the suspects have been handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ogun State Command, for further investigation and appropriate administrative action in accordance with existing laws.

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