Three Nigerians have been deported from the United States after being charged with various crimes. The deportation is part of a broader US government effort to send back thousands of Nigerians involved in criminal activities.
According to sources, the deportees arrived in Lagos on Wednesday morning via a Delta Airlines flight, landing at Murtala Muhammed International Airport just before 9 am. They were received by officials from several Nigerian government agencies, who will determine the next steps regarding their cases.
The deportations are linked to a policy under the administration of former US President Donald Trump, which aimed to streamline immigration and address criminal activities by foreign nationals. At least 3,000 Nigerians are expected to be deported as part of this ongoing effort.
The Nigerian government is now faced with the challenge of dealing with the returning deportees, as discussions continue about how to handle individuals involved in criminal acts overseas.
