By Blessing Olaifa, Abuja
The Nigerian Immigration Service has appealed for speedy trials of 30 offenders who were arrested and currently facing prosecution in the Federal High Court Katsina for offences bordering on illegal entry into Niger Republic enroute Europe.
The Comptroller General of the Service Muhammad Babadende said the trial has become imperative following the conviction of 12 others for similar offences by the court.
The Service said in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Sunday James, said “42 Nigerians were arrested and sent to court for trial for illegal entry into Niger Republic enroute Europe, but only 12 have been sentenced by the Court.”
The statement noted that Justice Hadiza Shagari while delivering Judgement on the matter, said the accused persons should either pay N50, 000 fine or be remanded in prison for three(3)months.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service Katsina State Command received the repatriation of Forty-two(42) Nigerians for illegal entry into Niger Republic and subsequently repatriated to Nigeria through Kongolam Control post,” James said.
“The accused who are between 18-35 years evaded Immigration clearance and crossed the border to enter Niger Republic,” he added.
The Comptroller General however enjoined travellers to always present themselves to Immigration officials for examination whenever they are traveling out or returning to the country.
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