The Kebbi State Police recently arrested 165 illegal immigrants from several West African countries. These individuals were living in a three-bedroom flat in the Kuwait area of Birnin Kebbi, raising concerns among local residents.

The immigrants came from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Benin Republic, Niger Republic, and Mali. The arrest followed an intelligence report that led police to discover them living in a cramped apartment.

Among those arrested, there were 35 from Burkina Faso, 110 from Ivory Coast, 11 from Benin Republic, 5 from Niger Republic, and 4 from Mali.

The police spokesperson, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, explained that the immigrants were residing in Nigeria without valid documentation and were allegedly involved in the Qnet Ponzi scheme.

Following their arrest, they were handed over to the Nigeria Immigration Service in Kebbi for further processing.

The discovery has caused concern among the local residents, who were uneasy about the presence of the immigrants in their community. A local resident, Adamu Augie, shared that the immigrants had been living in the flat for several months and had been seen coming in and out of the building.

Augie expressed that locals were suspicious of their unfamiliar appearance and lack of clear occupation. He also mentioned that the police were alerted due to the rising security concerns in the area.

This arrest highlights the issue of illegal immigration in the region and the potential risks it poses to local security.

The local community remains concerned about the possible impact of such incidents, especially in light of the current security challenges in Nigeria.