The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended senior officers at the Lagos-Seme border commands over alleged extortion.
Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS spokesperson said in a statement that the move comes after online reports accused some immigration officers at the Lagos-Seme corridor of misconduct “bordering on extortion”.
Akinlabi said Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller-General of Immigration Service had “temporarily relieved the Comptrollers in charge of the affected Commands of their duties” pending the outcome of a probe into the incidents.
According to the statement, Nandap condemned the actions depicted in the reports, describing them as “unacceptable” and in “direct violation of the core values, ethics, and operational standards of the Service”.
The statement also said the investigation would be comprehensive, aimed at identifying all officers involved and ensuring “appropriate disciplinary measures are applied with immediate effect”.
“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,” the statement added.
“It will not condone any act that undermines public trust or tarnishes the integrity of the Service.”
The NIS urged Nigerians to report misconduct by its officers through official channels, including its social media platforms and 24-hour contact centre lines, adding that internal mechanisms were being strengthened to uphold service standards.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service remains resolute in its mission to serve with integrity, discipline, and professionalism while facilitating lawful migration,” Akinlabi added.
