Immigration probes comptrollers over Seme border extortion allegations
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is probing reports of extortion by personnel along the Lagos-Seme border. Consequently, Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has temporarily relieved the Comptrollers overseeing the affected Commands of their duties. In a statement on Friday, signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the Comptroller General unequivocally condemned […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is probing reports of extortion by personnel along the Lagos-Seme border.
Consequently, Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has temporarily relieved the Comptrollers overseeing the affected Commands of their duties.
In a statement on Friday, signed by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the Comptroller General unequivocally condemned the actions depicted in the reports, describing such conduct as unacceptable and a direct violation of the Service’s core values and operational standards.
The NIS leadership directed a thorough investigation to identify every officer involved and ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are applied with immediate effect to those found wanting.
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The Service reassured the general public of its unwavering commitment to delivering professional and efficient services at all points of entry and exit.
The NIS, therefore, encouraged citizens to report misconduct through its 24-hour contact centre numbers and official social media handles, as internal mechanisms are being strengthened to uphold accountability.