CurrentReport Blog The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has announced the arrest of suspects involved in the illegal collection of National Identity Numbers (NIN) in Anambra State. This follows reports of individuals submitting their NINs to unauthorized persons in exchange for money.
NIMC’s spokesperson, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, issued a stern warning to Nigerians on Wednesday, advising them against sharing their NINs with unauthorized individuals or organizations. The Commission emphasized that such actions violate the NIMC Act No. 23, 2007, the Data Protection Act, and the Cyber Crime Act.
In response to these activities, operatives from the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested those responsible for the illegal collection of NINs. The suspects are currently under interrogation, and NIMC stated that they will face the full consequences of the law.
The Commission reiterated that no one is authorized to collect NINs for monetary compensation, and urged Nigerians to avoid submitting their NINs to unauthenticated platforms. NIMC has also stressed that the NIN is a personal identifier that can only be used for accessing government or private sector services, and it must be verified by authorized entities.
This action follows an earlier warning from NIMC regarding the dangers of sharing NINs with unauthorized individuals or on fictitious websites. NIMC has pledged to take all necessary measures to combat such activities and protect the integrity of the National Identity System.
