Wife May Face Jail Term for Tearing Husband’s Passport at Lagos Airport

By Kingnaafrika

A Nigerian woman, Favour Igiebor, could find herself behind bars after tearing up her husband’s passport at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The incident, captured in a viral video, has drawn attention to the legal consequences of such actions.

Favour Igiebor was filmed destroying her husband’s Nigerian Standard Passport. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) launched a formal investigation following the circulation of the video on social media. According to the NIS Act of 2015 (as amended), altering or changing a passport is a criminal offense. The NIS spokesperson, Kenneth Udo, emphasized the importance of upholding immigration laws for national security and the nation’s integrity.

If found guilty, Favour Igiebor may face imprisonment or a fine, as stipulated by Section 49 of the NIS 2015 Act. The NIS takes passport-related offenses seriously to maintain the dignity of legal instruments.

In another video, Favour explained that stress drove her to take this drastic action. She clarified that her intention was not to cause her husband undue stress but to address family issues. Her husband, unnamed in the video, expressed hope for a resolution within the family.

Favour Igiebor’s impulsive act at the airport could lead to serious repercussions. The NIS remains committed to enforcing immigration laws, emphasizing the importance of respecting legal documents. As the investigation unfolds, the fate of Favour’s passport-tearing incident hangs in the balance¹². Remember, altering passports is no trivial matter—it carries real legal weight. 🌐

¹: Wife may bag jail term for tearing husband’s passport at Lagos airport – NIS ²: Woman faces 12-month jail term for tearing husband’s passport at Lagos airport