The Digest:
The Nigeria Immigration Service has described the incident involving Senator Natasha Akpoti-Udughan's passport at the airport as a "routine" procedure, countering her public allegation that it was confiscated on the orders of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
Key Points:
- A senior anonymous NIS official characterized the event as standard procedure.
- The official stated the senator was not detained at any point.
- The passport was taken for a "standard clearance procedure."
- NIS spokesman Akinsola Akinlabi acknowledged the need for an official investigation.
- Akpoti-Udughan made the seizure claim during a live Facebook broadcast.
- Her passport was returned to her while the live session was ongoing.
- The event has sparked significant public debate about power and citizens' rights.
Sources: Pm News
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