The Nigeria Immigration Service(NIS)has sacked eight officers, compulsorily retired five, and demoted eight others for various acts of misconduct that are not inline with the law of the service.
The NIS also came hard on two junior officers as they were dismissed for criminal offences bordering on kidnapping, stealing, and illegal possession of firearms.
This was disclosed in a statement issued yesterday, Thursday by the Service Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi.
He explained that the Board reviewed 31 disciplinary cases involving officers and personnel of the Service.
According to Akinlabi, the disciplinary measures came on the heels of the recommendations of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) Disciplinary and General Purpose Committee, which sat on July 11, 2025.
“Eight officers were dismissed from the Service for serious misconduct and violation of Service Regulations. In addition, five officers were compulsorily retired for offences bordering on misconduct, while eight officers were demoted by one rank,” Akinlabi said.
He further explained in the statement that five officers also received written warnings, while the appeals of two dismissed officers were rejected due to lack of merit.
One of the Officers, the Service PRO However, said was however reinstated after a successful appeal, while two others were exonerated of the charges against them.
Akinlabi also informed that two junior personnel, Aliyu Usman (AII) and Chukwu Nancy Ngozi (CIA) were dismissed after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy.
He stated the duo faced proven allegations of stealing, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping and that their disciplinary proceedings were concluded on April 14 and September 4, 2025 respectively.
Akinlabi warned that NIS would not compromise on discipline, professionalism, and ethics.
According to o him, “Under the supervision of the Chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) and Hon. Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the Nigeria Immigration Service, led by Comptroller-General KN Nandap, reiterates its commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards across all cadres. The disciplinary actions will be carried out without fear or favour and in strict compliance with extant rules and regulations.”
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