Immigration Officer Suspended After Video Of Him Asking A Tourist To Find Him ‘Anything’ Went Viral

The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, has handed an indefinite suspension to an officer, Okpravero Ufuoma, after a video of him asking a tourist to find him ‘’something'’ went viral.

The video showed the officer stationed at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport Lagos, asking what the tourist had for him. When the tourist said he did not have money, officer Ufuoma who didn’t know he was being filmed, replied ‘’Common.”

‘’If it comes from you, I am happy with anything'' Ufuoma added

The tourist then said that he had his card with him, suggesting that they can get some cash probable via a POS or an ATM.

‘’Give me some money and I will appreciate it'' Ufuoma responded

Reacting to the video, the NIS in a statement released today said Ufuoma's actions does not reflect the values and ethics of professionalism upheld by the NIS.

It added that Ufuoma has been indefinitely suspended pending the outcome of disciplinary procedures which are in accordance with the law and Public Service rules.

See Video Below;

Trending video of Nigerian immigration officer persistently begging a tourist for money at the International Airport, he was even ready to collect card payment.

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See the suspension note below;