The Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended senior officers overseeing its Lagos–Seme border commands following allegations of extortion and misconduct.
In a statement on Friday, spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi said the decision followed online reports accusing some immigration personnel along the Lagos–Seme corridor of misconduct “bordering on extortion”.
According to the Service, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has “temporarily relieved the Comptrollers in charge of the affected Commands of their duties” pending the outcome of a full investigation.
Akinlabi said Nandap strongly condemned the conduct captured in the reports, describing the alleged actions as “unacceptable” and in “direct violation of the core values, ethics, and operational standards of the Service”.
The statement added that the investigation would be comprehensive and aimed at identifying all officers involved, with a commitment that “appropriate disciplinary measures are applied with immediate effect”.
Reassuring the public, the Service stated: “The Service wishes to reassure the general public, that it remains committed to delivering professional, transparent, and efficient services at all points of entry and exit,” adding that it “will not condone any act that undermines public trust or tarnishes the integrity of the Service.”
The NIS also encouraged Nigerians to report misconduct through official channels, including its social media platforms and 24-hour contact centre lines, noting that internal accountability systems were being strengthened.
Akinlabi reiterated the agency’s position, saying: “The Nigeria Immigration Service remains resolute in its mission to serve with integrity, discipline, and professionalism while facilitating lawful migration,” Akinlabi added.
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