The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board has approved a series of disciplinary actions against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service over various offences.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Service Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) Akinsola Akinlabi.
Akinlabi explained that the decision came after the board reviewed recommendations from its Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which convened on July 11, 2025.
He added that the sanctions reflect the board’s commitment to upholding discipline, integrity, and accountability within all the agencies under its authority.
“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 reviewed 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, involved stealing, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping.
“Their dismissal followed internal disciplinary proceedings concluded on April 14 and September 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.
