In a statement by its spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, NIDCOM described the development as a violation of established procedures and the fundamental rights of the affected individuals. The Commission noted that the deportees were allegedly arrested at their business premises in Maputo without prior notice, despite possessing valid residency and work documents. NIDCOM further lamented that officials of the Nigerian Embassy were denied access to the detainees, as all efforts to establish contact were rebuffed by Mozambican authorities.
Beyond procedural lapses, the Commission raised serious concerns over reports that money confiscated from the Nigerians during detention was not returned, with some victims alleging that additional funds were withdrawn from their mobile banking applications. While Mozambican authorities reportedly maintained that the arrests were part of routine immigration enforcement, NIDCOM insisted that such actions must respect the rights of foreign nationals. The Nigerian government is expected to continue engaging diplomatically to address these grievances and ensure the protection of its citizens abroad.
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has criticized the deportation of 40 Nigerians from Mozambique, claiming the move violated international norms and due process. The commission reported that the individuals were arrested despite having valid residency documents and were sent back to Nigeria in multiple batches. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has faulted the deportation of 40...
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- The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has criticized the deportation of 40 Nigerians from Mozambique, claiming the move violated international norms and due process.
- The commission reported that the individuals were arrested despite having valid residency documents and were sent back to Nigeria in multiple batches.
- The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has faulted the deportation of 40 Nigerians from Mozambique, declaring that the exercise failed to follow due process.
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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has criticized the deportation of 40 Nigerians from Mozambique, claiming the move violated international norms and due process. The commission reported that the individuals were arrested despite having valid residency documents and were sent back to Nigeria in multiple batches. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has faulted the deportation of 40...
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March 31, 2026
