Immigration Service Investigates Torn Passport Incident At MMIA

The Nigeria Immigration Service has launched an investigation into an incident where a female traveler, Mrs. Favour Igiebor, was seen destroying a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos.

In a statement, Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo says the Comptroller General of Immigration has directed that Mrs. Favour Igiebor be invited for further investigation.

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The Comptroller General of Immigration, KN Nandap, has directed that Mrs. Igiebor be invited for further investigation.

According to the Immigration Service, her actions constitute a breach of Section 10(b) of the Immigration Act 2015 (as amended), with corresponding penalties outlined under Section 10(h) of the same Act.

“The Nigeria Immigration Service remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding the provisions of the Immigration Act in the interest of national security, and to preserving the dignity and integrity of the nation’s legal instruments,” The statement partly reads.

The Immigration Service has assured the public that it will thoroughly investigate the matter and take appropriate action.