The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended the comptrollers of the Lagos-Seme border commands and launched a comprehensive investigation following viral reports of widespread extortion by personnel along the corridor.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched a high-level investigation into allegations of systemic extortion by its personnel along the Lagos-Seme border corridor. In a swift response to online reports detailing the misconduct, the Comptroller General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, ordered the immediate suspension of the comptrollers overseeing the affected commands to ensure a transparent and unbiased inquiry. According to a statement released on Thursday, April 9, 2026, by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, the CG unequivocally condemned the actions depicted in the reports, characterizing such behavior as a direct violation of the institution’s operational standards and core values.
The NIS leadership has mandated a thorough identification process for every officer involved in the alleged racketeering, promising that disciplinary measures will be applied with immediate effect to those found culpable. The service maintained that the conduct of the officers involved was unacceptable and undermined the public trust essential for effective border management. “No act undermining public trust or tarnishing the integrity of the institution will be condoned,” the statement noted, reinforcing the service’s mission to facilitate lawful migration while maintaining strict professional discipline across its various regional formations.
In addition to the personnel changes, the NIS is strengthening its internal accountability mechanisms and has called on the general public to assist in rooting out corruption. Citizens are encouraged to report any further instances of misconduct through the service’s 24-hour contact center or official social media platforms. DCI Akinlabi emphasized that the service remains committed to delivering efficient services at all points of entry and exit, adding that the current probe is a vital step in upholding the highest levels of professionalism. As of Friday morning, April 10, the suspended comptrollers remain sidelined pending the final outcome of the investigation.
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