A Nigerian woman, Favour Igiebor, who tore up her husband’s passport at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, could face a jail sentence if found guilty under the Nigeria Immigration Service Act of 2015 (as amended)....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Monday, August 12, that it has launched an investigation into the incident, where Igiebor was seen destroying her husband’s passport in a viral video….READ FULL ARTICLE
The NIS confirmed that Igiebor has been summoned for questioning.
Kenneth Udo, the spokesperson for the NIS, stated that Igiebor’s actions constitute a violation of Nigerian law, The Punch reported.
The NIS statement partly stated:
“The Nigeria Immigration Service has initiated a formal investigation after a video surfaced on social media depicting a female traveller tearing up a Nigerian Standard Passport at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos.
“The Nigeria Immigration Service remains dedicated to enforcing the provisions of the Immigration Act to ensure national security and to protect the dignity and integrity of the country’s legal documents.”
In response to the widespread criticism of her actions, Igiebor, in another viral video shared explained that her behaviour
was a reaction to the stress caused by her husband, Leadership reported.
She stated:
“You need to understand the context behind my actions; don’t just judge by the act alone. I’m not someone who would act out irrationally. I have valid reasons for what I did, having endured a lot.
“When you reach a breaking point, you act out. I chose to do it in Nigeria rather than Europe to avoid causing him more trouble. Please refrain from commenting without knowing the full story. I’ve faced numerous personal challenges.”
In response to his wife’s recent video, the man, who chose to remain unnamed, stated that he preferred to stay silent because he believed the matter could be settled “within the family.”
He said:
“My wife posted a video this morning. I’m not going to comment further, but you can watch the video online—it’s on various social media platforms. I have the complete footage.
“She wasn’t aware that I had someone with my phone because my friend and I were handling some tasks. I plan to share the full clip. I didn’t expect her to make such statements. These are issues we should address privately as a family.”
The Nigerian passport scores among the lowest 20 for 2024, a pattern that has continued for 10 years, according to data from the Henley Passport Index, which rates all passports in the world based on the number of destinations their holders can enter without a previous visa….READ FULL ARTICLE
