The man featured in a viral video, where his wife appeared to tear up his passport upon their return to Nigeria, has clarified that the incident was staged as part of a skit.
In a recent video posted on the family’s Instagram page, the man, accompanied by his children, apologized to Nigerians and sought understanding. He clarified that the object his wife tore was not an actual passport, emphasizing that as a Nigerian citizen, he is committed to abiding by the country’s laws.
He stated, “What my wife tore was not a passport. She did not damage my passport; we were merely creating a skit based on a story we wanted to share. I didn’t anticipate it would go viral. Please, understand that my passport is intact, and we did not intend to disrespect the law.”
On Monday, the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced it had launched an investigation after the video surfaced on social media, showing the man’s wife destroying what appeared to be a Nigerian passport at Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos.
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NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Kenneth Udo, confirmed that the individuals involved have been identified and summoned for further questioning. He warned that if the allegations are proven true, it could be considered a violation of Section 10(b) of the Immigration Act 2015, with penalties as outlined in Section 10(h) of the same Act. Udo affirmed the NIS's commitment to enforcing the Immigration Act to ensure national security and uphold the integrity of the nation’s legal documents.
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