2 Nigerians held in Benapole

Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained two Nigerians for entering the country without valid documents from Putkhali bordering area on Sunday morning.

The arrestees were identified as Vitas Unnah, 40, and Olatumde Timothi, 45, residents of Illia region of Nigeria.

Being tipped-off, the BGB team conducted a drive in the area and arrested the duo for entering Bangladesh illegally from India, said Lt Col Imranulla Sarkar, commanding officer of BGB-21 battalion.

Later, they were handed over to Benapole Port Police and a case was filed in this connection, the officer added.

Source: unb