Misconduct: Eight Immigration officers sacked, 5 compulsorily retired

By Ibironke Ariyo

Eight officers of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have been sacked while five others were compulsorily retired as punishment as the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) dished out disciplinary measures to 31 officers over various acts of misconducts.

NIS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI), R Akinsola Akinlabi said this in a statement on Friday.

Akinlabi said that the decision followed the review of recommendations of the board from its Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which met on July 11, 2025.

According to him, the sanctions underscore the board’s resolve to enforce discipline, integrity, and accountability within the Services under its supervision.

“Eight officers were dismissed for serious misconduct and violation of Service Regulations, while five others were compulsorily retired for offences bordering on misconduct.

“Additionally, eight officers were demoted by one rank, and five were issued written warning letters.

“The board also review appeals by two dismissed officers, but upheld their dismissal after finding no merit in their cases.

“However, one officer was reinstated following a successful appeal, while two others were exonerated of all charges,” he said.

In a related development, Akinlabi revealed that the service dismissed two junior personnel after they were found guilty of criminal conspiracy.

This, he said were involving stealing, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping.

“Their dismissal followed internal disciplinary proceedings concluded on April 14 and Sept. 4, 2025, respectively,” he said.

Akinlabi said that the supervision was under the Chairman of the CDCFIB and Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap.

He said that the NIS remained committed to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards across all cadres.

“The disciplinary actions will be implemented without fear or favour and in strict compliance with extant rules and regulations,” he assured.

(NAN)