Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, has ordered the probe of some officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) over alleged misconduct.

On December 12, Moyo Okediji, a professor of African art from the University of Texas, Austin, United States, took to his Facebook page to recount how he was “extorted and robbed” of over $500 at Seme border when he arrived Nigeria through Ghana.

Okediji said some NIS personnel stopped him for a search and asked him to “settle” them with $40 for travelling with an expired Nigerian passport.

Okediji said he handed them the money but later found out that $500 was missing from his luggage


The professor said he was also harassed and his documents seized by some police officers when he arrived at Mile 2, FESTAC axis of Amuwo-Odofin LGA, Lagos on the same day.

In a statement on Saturday by Aridegbe Adedotun, NIS spokesperson, the agency will implement some changes at the borders to ensure smooth operations.

Caroline Adepoju, NIS comptroller-general, said the minister of interior was “displeased with the alleged unprofessional activities at the Seme border” and has ordered that immediate action be taken to fish out the culprits.

She said if the allegations are proven to be true, the affected officials will face “severe consequences”.

The CG added that she would personally oversee the implementation of the changes at the borders to address any shortcomings.

“The CGI expresses her dismay at the alleged behavior and wants to assure the public that immediate steps are being taken to investigate the matter thoroughly. The NIS is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and service to the nation,” the statement reads.

“In response to these allegations, the NIS is implementing changes at our borders to ensure the smooth passage of migrants without compromising national security. The Comptroller General is personally overseeing these changes to address any shortcomings and to reinforce a culture of accountability within the Service.

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Cc mynd44 lalasticlala seun

Way to go
Wow first to comment since I registered nairaland
I don blow , make I go buy land 😂

The only minister that is actually governing in Nigeria, the others auto pilot just pay workers wages and steal money. Finance minister is not blocking financial loopholes and not defending naira.

How can you be working for Tinubu and you are ordering probe of someone for misconduct please.

This minister is 100% effective

No room for indiscipline

Discipline, dedication, and service to the good people of Nigeria are the watchwords of the minister of interior. Hon. Dr. Olubunmi Tunji Ojo has Zero tolerance for extortion and disrespect towards citizens.

Discipline and integrity should be our watch word

thieves in uniform

The Honorable Minister of Interior is dedicated to fostering decilpine. Good job Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Good one

Of cours. Bola Ahmed Tinubu cocaine can never disappoint

Nukilia:
This minister is 100% effective

Nice one

The extortion in that seme-border can never be over-emphasized.

I pray the minister is able to tame them

That's my Mr no nonsense minister of interior. Good one.

Let make Nigeria a better place for all of us

Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo is capable to sort this. He is a talk and do minister. Nigeria got the best, we are proud of him.

The evil majority tribes at it again oles

Totilopussylick:
Of cours. Bola Ahmed Tinubu cocaine can never disappoint

Pls don't carry this behavior into the new year for the sake of your mental health.

It is an advice you must treat as urgent

Good

TheRareGem1:


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Cc mynd44 lalasticlala seun

two wrong doesn't make a right, right. Good. After the NIS have dealt with its members, they should also investigate that professor for why he traveled with an expired Nigerian passport.

If its found that he indeed, traveled with an expired Nigerian passport, the professor should be disciplined also. It's that simple.

The only active minister Dr Tunji Ojo Well done

1. The comptroller general should resign because she is aware of the extortion at the border and she has refused to do anything.

2. Nigerian president should apologize to Nigerians and the world for also pretending not to know of the activities at seme border being from Lagos state.

3. All Nigerians who have used that route should just bury their heads in shame for accepting the activities at seme border as 'normal thing'.

Unprofessional officers will be shown the way out

Shadow chase

May Allah bless all striving ministers!
May Allah bless all patriotic Nigerians who strive to make it better!

May Allah grant succour to all those who hope for a better Nigeria!

May all who wish Nigeria evil be devoured by UGM!

Examples have to be made out of some people

joseph1832:
two wrong doesn't make a right, right. Good. After the NIS have dealt with its members, they should also investigate that professor for why he traveled with an expired Nigerian passport.

If its found that he indeed, traveled with an expired Nigerian passport, the professor should be disciplined also. It's that simple.

You really should not be making comments about stuff you know very little about. Every Nigerian, is allowed entry into Nigeria without hindrance whether they are traveling with an expired passport or not. It is NOT a crime to return to your country of citizenship with an expired passport

airsaylongcome:


You really should not be making comments about stuff you know very little about. Every Nigerian, is allowed entry into Nigeria without hindrance whether they are traveling with an expired passport or not. It is NOT a crime to return to your country of citizenship with an expired passport

Don't mind him jare. He wanted to sound intelligent and fair. Lori Odo (on top ignorance)