The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has condemned reports and conflicting videos making the rounds in the media over bribery allegations against its officials.
The Service Public Relations Officer, Mr Sunday James in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja said the video was reposted from Feb 2019.
PRO James urged Nigerians to remain calm and disregard the video which he described as false alarm.
In the alleged video, a lady ‘Kibacho’ from Switzerland alleged that immigration officers attempted to extort money from her at Lagos airport.
The statement reads: “The attention of the Comptroller General, NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede, has been drawn to a reposted video of a lady “Kibacho” from Switzerland, where she alleged an attempt by Immigration officers to extort money from her at the Airport in Lagos.
“This video was first posted on Sept. 1, 2017 on Youtube it was titled “Swiss Lady vs Nigeria Immigration and the situation was promptly investigated and was found to be a false alarm.
“On Feb. 5, 2019, the same video resurfaced on Youtube titled, “Swiss woman exposes sharp practices of NIS officials at Airport.
“The Comptroller General is hereby for the umpteenth time, calling on well-meaning Nigerians to disregard the reposted video and always report genuine cases if any.
“Genuine reports should be made to the Service via credible platforms for enquiries and feedback through: 07080607900, [email protected], @nigimmigration and [email protected]”
