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  • Updated: January 10, 2023

Immigration Dismisses Four, Demotes Others Over Corruption Charge

Immigration Dismisses Four, Demotes Others Over Corruption C

In relation to corruption charges brought against its personnel, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), has dismissed four personnel, demoted 14 and punished 18 others.

NIS spokesperson, DCI Tony Akuneme, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.

Akuneme said the discipline was part of the efforts of the service to fight against corruption, adding that the said personnel faced the Orderly Room Trial Committee of the NIS.

“As part of efforts to rid the service of bad eggs and in furtherance of the Federal Government’s fight against corruption, the Nigeria Immigration Service has dismissed 4 personnel and demoted 14 for various offences for which they appeared before the Orderly Room Trial Committee of the Service.

According to him, four other personnel were discharged and acquitted, while two were redeployed to other locations.

“Eleven were issued warning letters and one was compulsorily retired. According to the Committee, 11 personnel are still awaiting trial.

“The CGI is assuring the general public that there are no sacred cows in the NIS as all offenders shall be appropriately sanctioned.

“He is also urging members of the public to be vigilant and support the Service to deliver more on its mandate by contacting us for feedback, inquiries and complaints."

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