The Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended senior officers overseeing its Lagos–Seme border instructions following allegations of extortion and misconduct.
In an announcement on Friday, spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi mentioned the choice adopted on-line stories accusing some immigration personnel alongside the Lagos–Seme hall of misconduct “bordering on extortion”.
In keeping with the Service, the Comptroller-Normal of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, has “briefly relieved the Comptrollers accountable for the affected Instructions of their duties” pending the result of a full investigation.
Akinlabi mentioned Nandap strongly condemned the conduct captured within the stories, describing the alleged actions as “unacceptable” and in “direct violation of the core values, ethics, and operational requirements of the Service”.
The assertion added that the investigation could be complete and aimed toward figuring out all officers concerned, with a dedication that “acceptable disciplinary measures are utilized with instant impact”.
Reassuring the general public, the Service acknowledged: “The Service needs to reassure most of the people, that it stays dedicated to delivering skilled, clear, and environment friendly providers in any respect factors of entry and exit,” including that it “is not going to condone any act that undermines public belief or tarnishes the integrity of the Service.”
The NIS additionally inspired Nigerians to report misconduct by means of official channels, together with its social media platforms and 24-hour contact centre traces, noting that inside accountability techniques have been being strengthened.
Akinlabi reiterated the company’s place, saying: “The Nigeria Immigration Service stays resolute in its mission to serve with integrity, self-discipline, and professionalism whereas facilitating lawful migration,” Akinlabi added.
Boluwatife Enome
Times Nigeria