The Federal Government has approved the dismissal and demotion of several Immigration officers over misconduct and criminal acts.
Authorities say the action reinforces the Service’s zero-tolerance stance on corruption.
The Federal Government has approved disciplinary actions against several officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), leading to the dismissal of eight, compulsory retirement of five, and demotion of eight others for various forms of misconduct.
Two junior personnel were also dismissed after being found guilty of criminal offences, including kidnapping, theft, and unlawful possession of firearms.
The measures followed the recommendations of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee, which met on July 11, 2025, to review disciplinary cases within the Service.
In a statement issued by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, the committee reviewed 31 cases before reaching its decisions.
Akinlabi explained that eight officers were dismissed for serious breaches of service regulations, five were compulsorily retired over misconduct, and another eight were reduced in rank.
He added that five other officers were issued formal warnings, while appeals filed by two dismissed officers were dismissed for lack of merit. One officer was reinstated following a successful appeal, and two others were cleared of all allegations.
According to the statement, the two dismissed junior officers identified as Aliyu Usman (AII) and Chukwu Nancy Ngozi (CIA) were found guilty of conspiracy linked to theft, kidnapping, and illegal firearm possession. Their cases were concluded after internal disciplinary proceedings held in April and September 2025.
The statement further noted that the disciplinary actions were taken under the supervision of the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who chairs the CDCFIB, and the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap.
The Service reaffirmed its zero tolerance for corruption and misconduct, stressing that sanctions would continue to be applied without bias.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to the highest standards of integrity and professionalism,” Akinlabi said, assuring the public that due process would guide all disciplinary measures going forward.
