Nigeria Immigration Service orders probe into alleged extortion at Lagos–Seme Border

Crime Diary, Investigation

ABUJA, Nigeria, 10 April 2026 (NPA) — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has condemned alleged incidents of extortion by its personnel along the Lagos–Seme border corridor and ordered an immediate investigation.

Comptroller‑General of Immigration, Mrs Kemi Nandap, described the reported misconduct as unacceptable and a violation of the Service’s core values and operational standards. In a statement issued by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, the CGI announced that Comptrollers in charge of the affected Commands have been temporarily relieved of their duties pending the outcome of the probe.

The investigation aims to identify all officers involved and ensure disciplinary measures are applied without delay. The Service reassured the public of its commitment to professionalism, transparency and efficiency at all entry and exit points, stressing that it will not tolerate actions that undermine public trust or tarnish its integrity.

Members of the public have been encouraged to report misconduct through official social media channels — X (@nigimmigration), Instagram (@nigimmigration), Facebook (@nigimmigration) — or via its 24‑hour contact centre numbers: 09121700033, 07121350537, and 09121477092.

The NIS reiterated its mission to serve with integrity, discipline and professionalism while facilitating lawful migration, and pledged to strengthen internal accountability mechanisms to uphold service excellence.