### [2026-10-27](/feed/2026/10/27/index.md)

##### Immigration to Nigeria
# Nigerian police arrest 34 foreigners, including 16 Cameroonians and 18 Nigeriens, suspected of engaging in "illicit activities" in Benue State. The commissioner opens an investigation into their immigration status. 

The Police in Benue State have arrested 34 foreign nationals suspected of engaging in illicit activities in two Local Government Areas of the state. State...


### Sources:

1. [Daily Trust](https://dailytrust.com/police-arrest-34-foreigners-in-benue/) [Image](https://dailytrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BENUE.jpg)

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