The Nigeria Immigration Service has reacted to online reports alleging misconduct bordering on extortion by its personnel along the Lagos-Seme Border corridor.

The Comptroller-General of Immigration, KN Nandap, unequivocally condemned the actions depicted in these reports as such conduct is unacceptable and stands in direct violation of the core values, ethics, and operational standards of the Service.

Consequently, the CGI has temporarily relieved the Comptrollers in charge of the affected Commands of their duties and has directed a thorough investigation surrounding these incidents, in order to identify all officers involved and ensure that 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. It will not condone any act that undermines public trust or tarnishes the integrity of the Service.
5. To this end, members of the public are encouraged to continue to report any form of misconduct, through the Service official social media channels," the NIS said in a statement.