Illegal immigration to Nigeria

As of 2013, illegal immigration in Nigeria is a serious problem and the border has become quite porous.[1][2][3][4] According to the Government there are 1,497 illegal migration points to enter the country.[5] The government is investing millions to secure the border.[6] People from Niger are biggest group of illegal immigrants.[7]

References
  1. "Illegal immigrants: Immigration to introduce border corps". People's Daily. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
  2. "Immigration Service in fresh moves to put illegal aliens at". Guardian. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
  3. "Nigeria deports 22,000 illegal immigrants in six months". Daily Post. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
  4. "22,000 immigrants repatriated from Nigeria - Africa - News - StarAfrica.com". En.starafrica.com. 2013-08-23. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-22.
  5. "FG Uncovers 1,497 Illegal Migration Routes into Nigeria". This Day. Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  6. "Immigration seeks govt assistance for effective security". Punch. Archived from the original on 2012-04-06. Retrieved 2012-04-02.
  7. "Nigeriens top illegal aliens in Nigeria –Immigration". The Punch. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-21.


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