The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved wide-ranging disciplinary measures against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for various offences.
The CDCFIB Public Relations Officer, Akinsola Akinlabi, made this known via a statement issued on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Akinlabi said the decision followed the review of recommendations of the board from its Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which met on July 11, 2025.
Akinlabi stated that the sanctions underscore the board’s resolve to enforce discipline, integrity, and accountability.
“Eight officers were dismissed from the Service for serious misconduct and violation of Service Regulations.
“In addition, five officers were compulsorily retired for offences bothering on misconduct. While Eight officers were demoted by one rank.
“Furthermore, five officers were issued with written warning letters for misconduct.
“The Board also reviewed the appeal of dismissal of two officers but were rejected due to lack of merit.
“However, one officer is to be reinstated following a successful appeal, while the Board exonerated two officers against charges preferred against them.”
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Akinlabi revealed that the CDCFIB also dismissed two junior personnel after they were found guilty of criminal conspiracy.
He said the dismissed officials were involved in stealing, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping.
“In the same vein, the public is further invited to note that the Service has dismissed two junior personnel; Aliyu Usman (Ali) and Chukwu Nancy Ngozi (CIA) for criminal conspiracy bothering on stealing and illegal possession of firearms and proven allegation of kidnapping following completion of internal disciplinary proceedings on 14th April and 4th September 2025,” Akinlabi stated.
Akinlabi said the supervision was under the Chairman of the CDCFIB and Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap.
He said the NIS remained committed to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards across all cadres, adding: “The disciplinary actions will be implemented without fear or favour and in strict compliance with extant rules and regulations.”
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