Personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Akomolafe Gbenga Michael, has been suspended over multiple charges of alleged drug trafficking.
This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesman of the Service, DCI Kenneth Udo on Wednesday in Abuja.
Udo stated that Michael is attached to the Murtala Muhammad International Airport MMIA, Lagos, is currently standing trial before a Federal High Court in Lagos.
He said, “The Service wishes to inform the public that the officer in question has since been subjected to internal processes. And he has been 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, NIS, awaits the court judgement before making further comments on this to avoid sub Judice.
“The Service reaffirms its commitment to excellent service delivery, discipline, and zero tolerance for criminality. And it will not hesitate to sanction any officer whose conduct is contrary to these ideals.” he warned.
source: Vanguard
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