Nigeria Immigration Service Investigates Seme Border Extortion

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is conducting an investigation into allegations of extortion against comptrollers at the Seme border. As part of this process, Comptroller General Kemi Nandap has been temporarily relieved of her command duties.

The announcement was made in a statement on Friday, signed by the service's Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi. Akinlabi unequivocally condemned the actions described in the reports, labeling them as unacceptable and a direct violation of the service's core values and operational standards.

The leadership of the NIS has directed a thorough investigation to identify all offices involved and ensure that appropriate disciplinary measures are applied immediately if any wrongdoing is found. The service reassured the general public of its unwavering commitment to delivering professional and efficient services at points of entry and exit in Nigeria.

Citizens are encouraged to report any misconduct through a 24-hour contact center and official social media channels to strengthen accountability.