The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied reports alleging that it is investigating the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, over an alleged visa fraud involving more than ₦17 billion.
In a statement issued by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC described the reports as false and misleading, stating that no investigation involving the Immigration chief is underway.
The commission said claims circulating on some media platforms that Nandap had been arrested, questioned or placed under investigation were unfounded and did not reflect the agency’s activities.
“The reports are entirely false,” the EFCC said, adding that it had no case involving the Comptroller General regarding the alleged visa fraud.
The clarification follows widespread online reports alleging financial misconduct linked to the administration of Nigeria’s visa processing system. However, the anti graft agency said such claims should be disregarded, stressing that it had not initiated any investigative action against the NIS chief.
The EFCC urged members of the public and media organisations to verify information through official channels before publication, warning that the spread of unverified reports could undermine public confidence in institutions.
The commission reaffirmed its commitment to investigating corruption and financial crimes based on credible evidence, while emphasizing that ongoing or prospective investigations would be communicated through its official platforms when necessary.
The Nigeria Immigration Service has not issued a separate statement on the matter. The EFCC’s denial remains the latest official position regarding the allegations.
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