Nigeria Immigration Service Investigates Alleged Assault on Journalist and Traffic Officers by Immigration Officers

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has initiated an investigation into an alleged assault on a journalist, Seun Falomo, and personnel of the Oyo State Road Traffic Management Agency (OYSRTMA) by some immigration officers.

The NIS Comptroller General, Kemi Nandap, ordered the investigation and emphasized the Service’s commitment to upholding professionalism and integrity in delivering its core mandates.

The incident reportedly occurred when personnel of OYSRTMA caught a retired Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) violating traffic rules and tried to arrest him.

The situation escalated when immigration officers at Zone F office attempted to intervene, leading to further disputes.

Nandap has appealed for public understanding and cooperation with other government agencies.

She assured the public that the NIS would not hesitate to sanction any of its officers and men who violated the law and code of conduct.

The investigation aims to uncover the facts behind the fracas and address the issues raised by the incident.

The NIS remains committed to its core mandates of border security and migration management, among others, while ensuring professionalism and integrity within its ranks.