The Nigeria Immigration Service has suspended one of its personnel, Akomolafe Gbenga Michael, at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos, over allegations of drug trafficking.
The officer is currently facing charges before a Federal High Court in Lagos.
According to Vanguard, the NIS spokesman, DCI Kenneth Udo, said the suspension was effective in May 2024, pending the outcome of the court proceedings.
He said; “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 subjudice.
“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”.
