The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended several senior officers following allegations of widespread extortion along the Lagos-Seme Border corridor.
The directive was issued by the Comptroller-General of the Service, Kemi Nandap, who ordered the immediate removal of the Comptrollers overseeing the affected commands after reports surfaced online detailing cases of misconduct and racketeering by personnel.
In a statement released by the agency’s spokesperson, Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS leadership strongly condemned the alleged actions, describing them as a clear breach of the Service’s ethical standards and operational principles.
According to the statement, a comprehensive investigation has been launched to identify all officers involved in the alleged extortion.
The suspended officials will remain off duty pending the outcome of the inquiry, which is expected to lead to swift disciplinary action where necessary.
“The actions captured in these reports are unacceptable and undermine the core values of the Service,” the statement noted, reaffirming the agency’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption and abuse of office.
The Lagos-Seme border, a critical gateway between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, has long faced scrutiny over the conduct of security personnel operating within the corridor.
In response to the latest development, the NIS has pledged to strengthen its internal monitoring systems and restore public confidence in its operations.
Nandap reiterated the Service’s commitment to professionalism, transparency, and efficient border management.
The agency also called on members of the public to support its reform efforts by reporting any incidents of misconduct through its official complaint channels, assuring that measures are being reinforced to promote accountability and service excellence across all entry and exit points.
