Mr Ibrahim-Matawalle said the board effectively managed challenges relating to pilgrims’ luggage despite operational difficulties at Saudi airports.
As at the time of filing the report, the case is yet to be assigned to a judge.
Mr Idris said the incident triggered fresh security considerations.
Mr Tunji-Ojo said the office has a specialised facility designated to facilitate a timely and seamless passport process.
Mr Akuneme said the irregular migrants were handed over to officers of the Niger Republic Police at the Birnin Konni control post.
The NIS controller said the victims were intercepted by operatives on Monday around 1:30 p.m., along Kankon Owode Road in Badagry
The NIS CG directed that all passport offices in Lagos should operate on Saturdays between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
He refused to surrender himself for arrest on Wednesday when anti-graft operatives besieged his Abuja residence.
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, has advised the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to tackle delays in issuing passports.
The Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Lekan Balogun, has advised the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to tackle delays in issuing passports.
