Viral Video: 103 Nigerians Deported From Turkey Sparks Online Reaction

Viral Video: 103 Nigerians Deported From Turkey Sparks Online Reaction

A total of 103 Nigerians arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Friday, June 28, following their deportation from the Republic of Turkey.

They landed at the pilgrims wing of the airport around 6:45 pm aboard Southwind Airlines flight TC-GRB. Multiple government agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Department of State Services (DSS) operatives, and military personnel, were present to receive them.

The reasons for their deportation have not yet been confirmed. Deportees expressed frustration over their treatment, alleging unfair detention by Turkish authorities for over 11 months before their deportation.

They appealed to the Nigerian government to intervene on their behalf and facilitate the return of their confiscated belongings.

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