The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the implementation of a warrant of deportation against a Nigerian national in Taguig City.
The man, identified as Oladunjoye Oluwaseun Emmanuel Abioye, 37, was arrested in a condominium in McKinley Hills, Taguig City last January 16 in coordination with the Southern Police District.
Abioye was the subject of a warrant issued against him by the BI for violation of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940. Records show that he has been overstaying in the country, prompting the BI’s board of commissioners to issue a summary deportation order against him in November last year.
BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that the BI remains committed to upholding immigration laws.
“We will continue to prioritize the enforcement of our laws to ensure the safety and security of our borders against these illegal aliens,” said Tansingco.
BI intelligence division Chief Fortunato ‘Jun’ Manahan, Jr. shared that their agents meticulously conducted a month-long surveillance operation before implementing the arrest.
Manahan said that the investigation was a challenge because of the tight security in the area, but the agents’ persistent ground work allowed them to verify Abioye’s identity and conduct the arrest.
Abioye will remain in the BI’s custody inside their facility in Bicutan, Taguig until the implementation of his deportation, Manahan added.