Immigration sacks four officers, sanctions 32 others

• Published date: 10 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed four officers and sanctioned 32 others for various offences.

It said the measures were taken as part of efforts to rid the Service of bad eggs and reinforce the Federal Government's commitment to the fight against corruption.

The Public Relations Officer ( PRO) of the Service, Tony Akuneme, said in a statement that 14 personnel were demoted after appearing before the Orderly Room Trial Committee of the Service.

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