The Nigeria Immigration Service has placed under investigation an officer seen in a viral video trying to extort money from a foreigner at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos.
The erring officer was seen in the video pestering the foreigner who was in the country for tourism to part with some money.
“What do you have for us?” he was seen asking in the 50-second video.
In a statement, Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, expressed shock over the incident.
Describing the video as disturbing, she emphasised that the attitude of the officer was unacceptable.
The statement read: “I have seen the disturbing video circulating of a Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) official begging a passenger for money at the airport.
“I want to ensure you know that this behavior is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the passenger experience we hope to provide at our terminals.
“The officer in question has been immediately withdrawn from duty at the terminal and is currently facing disciplinary action with the NIS.
“We are committed to maintaining the integrity and professionalism of all personnel working at our airports.
“She added that there are numbers and codes to call whenever passengers observe any official at the airport behaving in such a manner.
