The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended two of its
personnel that were arrested in their attempt to illegally transit
six underaged girls out of the country on Thursday through the
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The service
through its spokesman, Mr. Sunday James also disclosed that full
identities of the culprits.
The culprits were identified as Aroyinbo Oluwadare (SII) and
Awosanmi Taiwo Gabriel (IA1).
Saharareporters had reported yesterday that the two officers
attempted to board six underaged girls to Oman and Kuwait, but the
bubble burst when Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel who had laid
surveillance for them arrested them.
The statement said that Comptroller-General of immigration,
Muhammad Babandede ordered their suspension from duties with
immediate effect in line with Service Rules and Regulations. The
statement added: “The suspension is to allow for detailed
investigation into the issue with a view to unraveling their level
of culpability and indeed other syndicates involved in the act.
“The Comptroller General, therefore, assures the public of
management’s commitment to the eradication of smuggling of migrants
and trafficking of person activities in the country.”
However, a source close to the airport in Lagos confided in
Saharareporters that the two suspects were not on duty when they
committed the illegal act and even resorted to attacking until they
were overpowered by other security agencies at the airport.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended two of its
personnel that were arrested in their attempt to illegally transit
six underaged girls out of the country on Thursday through the
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The service
through its spokesman, Mr. Sunday James also disclosed that full
identities of the culprits.
The culprits were identified as Aroyinbo Oluwadare (SII) and
Awosanmi Taiwo Gabriel (IA1).
Saharareporters had reported yesterday that the two officers
attempted to board six underaged girls to Oman and Kuwait, but the
bubble burst when Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel who had laid
surveillance for them arrested them.
The statement said that Comptroller-General of immigration,
Muhammad Babandede ordered their suspension from duties with
immediate effect in line with Service Rules and Regulations. The
statement added: “The suspension is to allow for detailed
investigation into the issue with a view to unraveling their level
of culpability and indeed other syndicates involved in the act.
“The Comptroller General, therefore, assures the public of
management’s commitment to the eradication of smuggling of migrants
and trafficking of person activities in the country.”
However, a source close to the airport in Lagos confided in
Saharareporters that the two suspects were not on duty when they
committed the illegal act and even resorted to attacking until they
were overpowered by other security agencies at the airport.