Immigration suspends officer caught on video asking for money at Lagos airport

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has taken swift action against one of its officers who was caught on camera demanding money from a traveler at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.

Immigration Assistant Inspector II Okpravero C. Ufuoma has been suspended indefinitely pending the outcome of a disciplinary investigation, the agency announced Wednesday.

A viral video showed the officer soliciting bribes for free while on duty, a development that has sparked outrage on social media. The NIS, in a statement signed by Comptroller General Kemi Nana Nandap, condemned the officer’s conduct as “shameful” and in direct contradiction to ongoing reforms aimed at improving service delivery and integrity.

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“We wish to inform the public that the conduct of the officer, identified as Okpravero C. Ufuoma, Assistant Chief of Immigration II (ASI 2) at the Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, does not reflect the values ​​and ethics of professionalism upheld by the NIS.

“NIS strongly condemns these violations, as they undermine ongoing reforms aimed at improving our service standards. These despicable actions do not reflect our commitment to hospitality, acceptance, and civility,” the statement read.

He added, “Therefore, the officer has been suspended indefinitely pending the outcome of the disciplinary procedure, in accordance with the law and the Public Service Regulations.”

To prevent similar incidents and streamline passenger processing, NIS revealed plans to install electronic gates (e-gates) at all five international airports across the country.

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