The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has graduated the first all-female Armed Squad, as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against terrorism, trans-border crimes and other emerging security threats in the country.
The passing out parade of the 61 female officers took place at the Immigration training school, Ahoada, Rivers State. Speaking at the event, the Comptroller General of Service, Isah Kere Idris said the training of the officers is the first of its kind in the NIS, and a loud statement of intent and enduring resolve of the NIS in ensuring the security of borders and the lives and properties of citizens.
