FG dismisses eight Immigration Officers and retires five others for misconducts

The Federal Government has dismissed eight officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), compulsorily retired five, and demoted eight others for various acts of misconduct. Two junior personnel were also dismissed over criminal offences, including kidnapping, stealing, and illegal possession of firearms. The disciplinary measures followed recommendations from the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee, which met on July 11, 2025. According to a statement by the NIS Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration Akinsola Akinlabi, the committee reviewed 31 cases involving officers and personnel of the Service before reaching its decision. Eight officers were dismissed from the Service for serious misconduct and violation of Service Regulations, Akinlabi said. In addition, five officers were compulsorily retired for offences bothering on misconduct, while eight officers were demoted by one rank. He added that five other officers received written warnings, while appeals from two dismissed officers were rejected for lack of merit. However, one officer was reinstated after a successful appeal, and two others were exonerated of the charges against them. Akinlabi confirmed that the two dismissed junior officers, Aliyu Usman (AII) and Chukwu Nancy Ngozi (CIA), were found guilty of criminal conspiracy involving theft, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping. Their dismissals followed internal disciplinary proceedings concluded on April 14 and September 4, 2025. Under the supervision of Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who chairs the CDCFIB, and the leadership of Comptroller-General of Immigration Kemi Nandap, the Service reaffirmed its commitment to upholding professionalism and ethical conduct. The Nigeria Immigration Service reiterates its commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards across all cadres and assures the general public that disciplinary actions will be carried out without fear or favour and in strict compliance with extant rules and regulations, Akinlabi said.