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At no time should NIN holders give out their NINs for monetary compensation
Nigerians are being strongly warned by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) not to reveal their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to anyone who is not permitted to do so.
The arrest of multiple persons by various state security services for their alleged involvement in NIN-related fraud has prompted this alert.
Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, released a statement in which the Commission voiced its alarm over allegations that criminals in Anambra State have been extorting NINs from unsuspecting citizens.
The action was deemed unlawful by NIMC, who pointed out that it goes against the Data Protection Act of 2023, the Cybercrime Act of 2023, and the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007.
Apprehending those responsible for the illegal plan is an ongoing effort, according to the Commission. People should be on the lookout for any unusual requests concerning their NIN and report them to the proper authorities, according to NIMC.
Adegoke said, “Upon receiving the information on the activities of the unscrupulous individuals, NIMC, in conjunction with the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), swiftly arrested the culprits behind the illegal collection of the NIN”
“They are currently being interrogated and would be made to face the full wrath of the law. Anyone caught will be sanctioned appropriately.
 “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 general public is hereby advised to reach out to the Commission whenever they notice the indiscriminate collection of NIN.”