The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have announced plans to enhance border surveillance and tighten migration controls ahead of the 2027 general elections. The measures aim to prevent foreign interference and irregular migration.
The DSS has warned that Nigeria’s borders could be used to move illicit arms, mercenaries, and other criminal elements that could undermine the upcoming elections. The agency has urged the NIS to strengthen border surveillance and migration control. The NIS has pledged to improve intelligence gathering and border security to ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
This comes as part of broader efforts to secure the 2027 elections, which are expected to be highly competitive. The DSS has also called for intensified collaboration with the NIS to monitor cross-border movements and identify potential threats. The agencies have emphasized the need for coordinated action to maintain national security and electoral stability.
The move follows concerns about the potential for foreign influence and illegal immigration to disrupt the electoral process. The DSS has previously detained activists over advocacy related to ethnic and cultural issues, highlighting the agency’s role in monitoring political and social activities. The current measures reflect a growing focus on border security and national integrity ahead of the polls.
