Nigeria Repatriates Nearly 10,000 Citizens Detained Abroad for Migration Offences
Nigeria has repatriated approximately 9,900 citizens who were detained for migration offenses in Europe and the US in 2024, according to Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced that nearly 10,000 Nigerians were repatriated from European and American countries for committing various migration offenses in 2024. This number marks a significant increase compared to previous years, highlighting the efforts of Nigerian authorities to address irregular migration issues. The successful repatriation of these citizens is seen as a major achievement, demonstrating the country's commitment to protecting its own nationals abroad while also upholding international law and cooperation. Shettima's announcement comes in line with Nigeria's ongoing push to tackle human trafficking and migration-related crimes.
