Immigration to deploy Special Force in the North-West

29 Sep Immigration to deploy Special Force in the North-West

The Nigerian Immigration Service on Monday said it will deploy a 2,000-strong Special Force in the North-west to restore peace and security in the region.‎

‎The Comptroller General, Muhammad Babandede, stated this during the passing out parade of 320 First Batch of pioneer Special Force of the Service, at the NIS Training School in Kano.
Mr. Babandede said the deployment was imperative to address security challenges and enhance peacebuilding process in the region.

He noted that special operation in the North-west “was a definitive military initiative”, to respond to criminal activities like arson; kidnapping, armed banditry and cattle rustling prevalent in the area.