CHAWAI COMMUNITY APPEALS TO GOV. UBA SANI FOR RELIEF, MEDICAL SUPPORT AFTER DEADLY KAURU ATTACK. (PHOTO).

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 Chawai Community Appeals To Gov. Uba Sani For Relief, Medical Support After Deadly Kauru Attack The people of Chawai Chiefdom in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State have appealed to Governor Uba Sani to provide urgent relief and medical assistance to victims of the deadly attack on Naridon village in Kamaru Ward. In an open letter addressed to the governor, the community commended his leadership, describing his administration as inclusive and fair. They said this had given residents confidence that every community in the state is valued. The community, however, expressed concern over what it described as the lack of government intervention following the attack on Naridon village, in which it said 30 people were killed. According to the letter, many survivors and families of the victims are still struggling with grief, trauma, displacement, and the challenges of caring for those injured in the attack. The community said many affected residents feel neglected, as they have y...

NIMC WARNS AGAINST SHARING NIN FOR MONEY, ANNOUNCES ARRESTS IN ANAMBRA. (PHOTO).

 


NIMC Warns Against Sharing NIN for Money, Announces Arrests in Anambra


The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against sharing their National Identification Numbers (NIN) with unauthorized individuals or organizations in exchange for money, labeling the practice illegal and punishable under multiple laws. The caution follows reports of residents in Anambra State being enticed into submitting their NINs for financial gain, prompting swift action from the Commission.


In a statement released Wednesday by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, NIMC’s Head of Corporate Communications, the agency confirmed it had uncovered the illicit scheme and collaborated with security forces to apprehend the perpetrators. “Upon receiving information on the activities of unscrupulous individuals, NIMC, in conjunction with the Department of State Services and the Nigeria Police Force, swiftly arrested the culprits behind the illegal collection of the NIN,” the statement read. “They are currently being interrogated and will face the full wrath of the law.”


The NIMC stressed that neither the Commission nor the Federal Government has sanctioned third parties to collect or use NINs for monetary incentives. The agency cited violations of the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, the Data Protection Act, and the Cybercrime Act, warning that offenders would face severe consequences. “At no time should NIN holders give out their NINs for monetary compensation. This is against the laws of the Federation. Anyone caught will be dealt with appropriately,” the statement declared.


Reiterating previous advisories, NIMC urged Nigerians to refrain from sharing their NINs or personal data with unverified platforms or individuals, highlighting risks such as identity theft and cybercrimes. “The NIN can only be used by the holders to access government or private sector services, and it must be verified,” the Commission clarified.


The public has been encouraged to report any suspicious or unauthorized NIN collection activities through NIMC’s official channels as the agency intensifies efforts to safeguard citizens’ data and enforce compliance with national regulations.

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