Woman At Risk Of Jail For Passport Destruction At Lagos Airport – NIS Reports

Woman At Risk Of Jail For Passport Destruction At Lagos Airport – NIS Reports

A Nigerian woman, Favour Igiebor, who tore her husband’s passport at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, could face jail time if found guilty under the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Act of 2015 (as amended)……. CONTINUE READING 

On Monday, the NIS announced it had initiated an investigation into the incident, with Igiebor summoned for questioning. NIS spokesperson Kenneth Udo condemned Igiebor’s actions as a breach of Nigerian law. The investigation follows a viral video showing Igiebor destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at the airport.

The NIS statement read, “The Nigeria Immigration Service has commenced a formal probe after a video circulated online showed a woman destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The Service remains committed to enforcing the Immigration Act to safeguard national security and uphold the integrity of the country’s legal instruments.”

In response to the backlash, Igiebor explained in another viral video that her actions were driven by personal stress caused by her husband. “You need to understand the context,” she said. “I didn’t want to cause him further stress, so I waited until we were in Nigeria.”

Her husband, who remains unnamed, chose not to comment extensively but hinted that the issue could be resolved privately. “I have the full footage and intend to share it. We can address this matter as a family,” he said.

According to Section 49 of the NIS Act 2015, altering or assisting in altering a passport can lead to imprisonment or a fine, but it does not specifically address passport destruction. Human rights lawyer Collins Aigbogun noted that while the Act doesn’t explicitly punish passport destruction, it does infringe on the constitutional right to freedom of movement.

“A passport is crucial for travel and is part of the fundamental right to freedom of movement. Destroying it impacts this right significantly,” Aigbogun explained.

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