No fewer than 800 Nigerian deportees have been received from the Republic of Niger at the Jibia-Magama border in Katsina State.
The development was disclosed in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday.
The returnees, comprising men, women, and children, arrived in the early hours of the day as authorities commenced documentation and screening processes.
The latest development highlights ongoing cross-border migration enforcement and Nigeria’s efforts to manage the return and reintegration of its citizens.
Security agencies confirmed the arrival of the deportees and outlined the steps being taken to process them upon entry into the country.
Authorities noted that the coordinated effort is designed to maintain border security while ensuring proper handling of the deportees.
Nigeria has continued to witness deportations of its citizens from various countries as global immigration enforcement tightens. These developments reflect broader international migration trends and bilateral agreements.
The current batch adds to the growing number of Nigerians being repatriated from different parts of the world.
Recent developments show that Nigeria is facing increasing deportation cases from multiple countries, driven by stricter immigration policies globally.
Earlier reports indicate that at least 974 Nigerians are currently facing deportation from Canada, according to data from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
The administration of Donald Trump spent more than $40 million deporting roughly 300 migrants to countries with which they had no connection.
As deportation trends rise, authorities are expected to continue strengthening coordination among agencies to manage the inflow and ensure proper reintegration processes.