FAAN confirms officials of Nigerian Immigration Service, extorted N8,000.00 from 14-year old girl

The management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has confirmed that two Officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service extorted the sum of eight thousand naira from a 14-year old girl travelling on Lufthansa Airline, last month.

Fresh Angle International can report that FAAN, had commissioned a team of its Aviation Security Officers to investigate the allegation, following a tweet on the 19th of February, by mother of the 14-year old girl, accusing the two Officials of the Nigerian Immigration Service of extortion.

According to a statement released this afternoon, Friday March 18, on its verified twitter handle, FAAN noted: “Upon investigation, they (the Aviation Security Officers) found the allegation to be true, as the Officers involved were identified with the help of footages on our CCTV facility and the cooperation from the Nigerian Immigration Service.

“Consequently, the Officers were made to refund the exact amount collected from the passenger”.

The statement e-signed by the Ag. General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, Faithful A. Hope-Ivbaze (Mrs.) added: “Their On Duty Cards, were also withdrawn permanently and they have been banned from working in any Nigerian airport, to serve as deterrent to others.

“We would like to commend the mother of the child, who has confirmed receipt of the money, for deeming it fit to escalate the case and assisting us tremendously in the course of our investigation:

“Also, we would like to express our appreciation to the Comptroller of Immigration, MMA and her team for her cooperation and support in addressing this issue

“The Authority will continue to identify and sanction my airport official (including FAAN officials) found to be extorting passengers or perpetuating any act of illegality at our airports”.

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