BY AKUDORO GLORIA
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cautioned Nigerians to be wary of the operations of a new Sect known as ACHAD Life Mission International.
The NIS confirmed the existence of the new Sect in a circular, signed and approved on January 15th, 2025, by the CIS, Dr. AA Aridegbe, Special Staff Officer to the Comptroller General – for the Comptroller General of Immigration Service, with a reference number NIS/HQ/CGI/943/T/34.
The NIS in its circular also revealed that the Sect which have their Headquarters in Kaduna while their leader, Mr. Yokana lives in Jos, Plateau State, neither believes in Islam nor Christianity but preaches the restoration of the African tradition and support to humanity.
But contrary to the Sect’s believes, the circular further disclosed that based on the intelligence gathered by the Service, the Sect is canvassing for members both home and abroad and are possibly into human trafficking and child separation.
The circular read: “I am directed to inform that the intelligence gathered by the Service reveals the emergence of a new Sect called ACHAD life Mission International. The intelligence reports that the Sect have their Headquarters in Kaduna, while its leader, one Mr. Yokana, lives in Jos, Plateau State. It further notes that the Sect neither believes in Islam nor Christianity, but preaches the restoration of the African tradition and support to humanity.
“The intelligence further reveals that the Sect has been canvassing for members both within and outside Nigeria, and is possibly involved in human trafficking and child separation.
“In light of the above, you are requested to stay vigilant, and report immediately any sign of the Sect, and where possible arrest and revert accordingly.
“This is for your information and strict compliance, please.”