Suspension Of Immigration Official Linked To Drug Trafficking Allegations

Suspension Of Immigration Official Linked To Drug Trafficking Allegations

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended Akomolafe Gbenga Michael, one of its personnel at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, over allegations of involvement in drug trafficking. This action was disclosed by DCI Kenneth Udo, the Service’s spokesperson, in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja……… CONTINUE READING

Udo stated that the officer is currently facing charges at a Federal High Court in Lagos. He emphasized the NIS’s commitment to service excellence, discipline, and a strict zero-tolerance policy towards criminal activities. Udo further clarified that the officer underwent internal disciplinary procedures and has been placed on suspension since the allegations surfaced in May 2024.

“The Service respects the ongoing court proceedings to determine the officer’s culpability,” Udo commented, underscoring the NIS’s stance on upholding integrity and discipline among its ranks.

Meanwhile, in a related development, the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, cautioned the youth against engaging in drug consumption and trafficking. Marwa delivered this message during the inauguration of the agency’s new Zonal Office in Ayingba, Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. He highlighted the strategic significance of the new office in enhancing the NDLEA’s efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking in Kogi and the broader North Central region.