Nigeria Immigration suspends officer accused of Dru-g trafficking| Read Details
The Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has suspended one of its officers serving at Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Akomolafe Gbenga Michael, over alleged multiple charges of illegal dru+g trafficking.
This was disclosed in a statement by NIS Public Relations Officer, Deputy Comptroller of Immigration, Kenneth Udo.
The NIS said Akomolafe has been subjected to internal processes and placed under suspension following the allegations against him.
The statement read:
“The Service wishes to inform the public that the officer in question has since been subjected to internal processes and placed under suspension following the allegation of his involvement in the case in May, 2024.
“The Service, therefore, fully supports the court proceedings aimed at determining the level of his culpability.
“Nigeria Immigration Service awaits the court judgement before making further comments on this to avoid sub judice.
“The Service reaffirms its commitment to excellent service delivery, discipline, and zero tolerance for criminality and will not hesitate to sanction any officer whose conduct is contrary to these ideals”.
