The Nigerian Embassy in Germany has suspended one of its staff accused of demanding sex-for-passport and equally began an investigation into the claims.

“The Embassy of Nigeria in Germany announced today that it has suspended with immediate effect a local staff (security unit) in connection with allegations of sexual abuse and other serious criminal activity,” the embassy said in a statement on its Twitter handle.

“The staff, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was suspended following the circulation of material on social media that suggested the official was demanding sexual favours in return for official services.”