The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has dismissed 10 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for various acts of misconduct.
The action followed the board’s approval of wide-ranging disciplinary measures against 31 personnel of the service after reviewing recommendations from its Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which met on July 11, 2025.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Service Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, ACI R. Akinsola Akinlabi.
According to Akinlabi, the sanctions reflect the board’s commitment to upholding discipline, integrity, and accountability within the services under its supervision.
“Eight officers were dismissed for serious misconduct and violation of Service Regulations, while five others were compulsorily retired for offences bordering on misconduct.
“Additionally, eight officers were demoted by one rank, and five were issued written warning letters.
“The board also reviewed appeals by two dismissed officers but upheld their dismissal after finding no merit in their cases. However, one officer was reinstated following a successful appeal, while two others were exonerated of all charges,” he said.
In a related development, Akinlabi disclosed that two junior personnel were dismissed after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy involving theft, illegal possession of firearms, and kidnapping.
He noted that their dismissal followed internal disciplinary proceedings concluded on April 14 and September 4, 2025, respectively.
The PRO added that the disciplinary actions were approved under the supervision of the CDCFIB Chairman and Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service remains committed to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards across all cadres. The disciplinary actions will be implemented without fear or favour and in strict compliance with extant rules and regulations,” Akinlabi assured.