Abuja, April 9, 2025 – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has cautioned Nigerians against disclosing their National Identification Numbers (NIN) to unauthorised individuals, groups or organisations.
The NIMC said the caution was necessitated by the arrest of several individuals involved in NIN-related fraud arrested by security agencies across the country.
The commission gave the warning in a statement issued by Dr. Kayode Adegoke, its Head of Corporate Communications.
It expressed concern over reports that some unscrupulous persons in Anambra State have been soliciting for NINs from residents in exchange for money.
NIMC described the activity as illegal as it violates the NIMC Act No. 23 of 2007, the Data Protection Act 2023, and the Cybercrime Act 2023.
The Commission said security operatives were apprehending those behind the unlawful scheme.
NIMC urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious requests involving their NIN to appropriate authorities.
“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,” Dr Adegoke said.
“They are currently being interrogated and would be made to face the full wrath of the law, he added.
“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 via:nimccustomercare@nimc.gov.ng, 07002255646; 01923000010,″ Adegoke said.
