Four personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service have been fired and 14 others have been demoted for various offenses.
According to Daily Post, this was disclosed by the spokesman of the NIS, DCI Tony Akuneme, in a statement issued on Tuesday.
He clarified that before receiving a sentence, the personnel went before the Orderly Room Trial Committee of the Service.
“The move was a part of efforts to rid the Service of bad eggs and in furtherance of the Federal Government’s fight against corruption”, he said.
Two additional employees were redeployed to different places, 11 others received warning letters, and one employee was forced to resign from service, according to the statement’s additional details.
According to the announcement from the Committee, four other employees were fired or found not guilty, while 11 more were still awaiting trial.
The spokesperson gave the public the reassurance that there are no sacred cows in the NIS and that all violators will be punished appropriately and impartially.
The message urged the people to be vigilant and to support the Service in fulfilling its purpose.
The agency also advised the general public to contact the NIS through any of its channels with feedback, inquiries, or concerns.
