Categories: News

800 Nigerian deportees arrive Katsina from Niger

About 800 Nigerians deported from the Niger Republic have arrived at the Nigeria–Niger border in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.

According to a security source, the group—made up of men, women, and children—was transported in eight luxury buses and reached the Jibia–Magama border at about 9:30 a.m. on March 29.

Officials of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Nigeria Police Force, intelligence agencies, and troops of the 17 Brigade have commenced profiling of the returnees.

“The profiling process is ongoing to verify their identities and obtain other necessary information before further action is taken,” the source said.

He added that after the initial screening, the deportees will be relocated to Kano State for additional processing and the provision of necessary support.

LUKMAN ABDULMALIK

Recent Posts

Over 90 students hospitalised as strange chemical odour disrupts schools in Ogun

More than 90 students were rushed to hospital on Friday after a suspected chemical odour…

17 minutes ago

EFCC probes alleged assault, denies arrest at UUTH

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has commenced an investigation into allegations…

20 minutes ago

Tinubu to Nigerians: Pay taxes to demand development

President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace tax payment as a civic responsibility, saying…

52 minutes ago

Oyebanji suspends aide arrested for thuggery in Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has approved the immediate suspension of one of his aides,…

2 hours ago

Nigeria’s inflation climbs to 15.69% as food prices rise

Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 15.69 per cent in April 2026 as higher food, transport,…

3 hours ago

Gunmen kill teacher, kidnap pupils as Oyo govt shuts schools

Gunmen have killed a teacher and abducted some pupils during an attack on schools in…

4 hours ago

This website uses cookies.