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The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has ordered the immediate suspension of commanding officers along the Lagos-Seme border corridor following allegations of extortion leveled against personnel of the Service.
The decision follows viral online reports and videos alleging corrupt practices and illegal financial requests by immigration agents stationed along the busy international route.
A statement released on Friday by the service’s public relations officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, said the officers concerned had been temporarily relieved of their duties to allow for a thorough investigation into the allegations.
According to the statement, the Comptroller General “unequivocally condemns” the conduct noted in the reports, describing it as unacceptable and as a direct violation of the ethics, discipline and operational standards of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
While the statement did not reveal the exact number of officers involved or the specific formations involved, it confirmed that all personnel linked to the alleged misconduct would be identified and subjected to appropriate disciplinary action.
The Lagos-Seme corridor, which connects Nigeria with Benin Republic across the Seme border, remains one of the busiest land entry and exit points in West Africa, handling heavy passenger traffic, cross-border trade and commercial logistics on a daily basis.
The route, however, has long been associated with recurring complaints of harassment, extortion and abuse of office by some security officers.
Public outrage over alleged misconduct along the corridor recently resurfaced on social media, prompting renewed scrutiny of border officials’ conduct.
The Immigration Service stressed that the ongoing disciplinary action reflects its commitment to restoring public trust and strengthening accountability within its ranks.
The statement adds that under the leadership of Kemi Nandap, the agency remains committed to ensuring professionalism, transparency and efficiency in the provision of services at all entry and exit points.
He also warned that any act that undermines public confidence or tarnishes the image of the Service will not be tolerated.
The NIS urged members of the public to report misconduct through official social media or dedicated hotline numbers, assuring that all complaints would be dealt with urgently.
This development comes amid continued public pressure on security agencies to curb extortion and improve conduct at Nigeria’s border posts, particularly along strategic corridors such as the Lagos-Seme axis.
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