The NIS leadership stated that the suspensions are necessary to allow for an unfettered investigation by the service’s disciplinary committee. The move is part of a broader "Clean Up" initiative aimed at restoring professionalism and integrity within the force, especially at high-traffic border locations where mismanagement directly affects Nigeria’s international reputation.
"We have zero tolerance for any form of corruption within our ranks," the NIS spokesperson noted. "The allegations against the suspended officers are grave and run contrary to the service's mandate of facilitating seamless migration and maintaining national security. We will ensure that justice is served to serve as a deterrent to others."
Interim commanders have been deployed to oversee operations at the affected commands to ensure that legitimate border activities continue without disruption. The NIS has also encouraged members of the public who have experienced or witnessed extortion at any immigration post to come forward with evidence via the official whistleblower channels. This development comes as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to improve the "Ease of Doing Business" in Nigeria by removing illegal bottlenecks at the nation's borders.
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In a major crackdown on corruption, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended top commanders at the Seme Border and Lagos commands following serious allegations of extortion. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered the immediate suspension of the commanders in charge of the Seme Border and certain Lagos formations. This decisive action,...
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- In a major crackdown on corruption, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended top commanders at the Seme Border and Lagos commands following serious allegations of extortion.
- The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered the immediate suspension of the commanders in charge of the Seme Border and certain Lagos formations.
- This decisive action, announced on Friday, April 10, 2026, follows a series of undercover reports and complaints from travelers alleging systemic extortion and harassment at these key entry and exit points.The NIS leadership stated that the suspensions are necessary to allow for an unfettered investigation by the service’s disciplinary committee.
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In a major crackdown on corruption, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended top commanders at the Seme Border and Lagos commands following serious allegations of extortion. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has ordered the immediate suspension of the commanders in charge of the Seme Border and certain Lagos formations. This decisive action,...
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April 10, 2026
