EFCC Clears Immigration Boss Kemi Nandap, Says Visa Fraud Investigation Targets Only Some NIS Officers

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed reports claiming that the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, is under investigation over an alleged visa racketeering scheme.

In a statement released on Tuesday by its Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency described the reports as inaccurate and clarified that Nandap is not linked to the ongoing investigation.

According to the EFCC, the current probe is focused solely on some immigration officers accused of engaging in fraudulent visa-related activities. The Commission stressed that it has no case against the Comptroller-General. “The Commission wishes to state unequivocally that it has no case with the Immigration CG,” the statement read.

The EFCC also confirmed that criminal proceedings involving some officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service are already before the Federal High Court. These cases are part of its ongoing efforts to tackle alleged visa fraud within the immigration system.

In addition to the pending court cases, the Commission revealed that investigations are still underway and may lead to the prosecution of more immigration officers if evidence of wrongdoing is established.

According to the agency, “Further investigations are ongoing with the possibility that more NIS officers could be arraigned for alleged fraudulent practices in the near future.” The Commission emphasized that the continued investigation should not be interpreted as an inquiry involving the leadership of the Nigeria Immigration Service, reiterating that Kemi Nandap is not a subject of the case.

The EFCC also urged media organisations to verify information with the Commission before publishing reports related to its investigations, noting that inaccurate reporting could mislead the public and distort ongoing legal processes.

The clarification comes amid growing public interest in the visa fraud investigation, as the EFCC continues its crackdown on corruption and fraudulent practices within public institutions. The agency maintains that anyone found culpable during the ongoing investigation will face prosecution in accordance with the law.