Turkey Deports 103 Nigerians

Turkey Sends 103 Nigerians Packing

Turkey deports 103 Nigerians, citing unclear reasons. Deportees allege unfair treatment and detention for over 11 months. Meanwhile, a Nigerian family in Canada faces deportation due to new visa regulations, sparking community support and calls for advocacy. The family, who fled religious persecution in Nigeria, has built a life in Montreal and is seeking help to stay in Canada.

On Friday, June 28, a group of 103 Nigerians arrived at Abuja's Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, deported from Turkey. They landed at the pilgrims' wing of the airport at 6:45 pm on a Southwind Airlines flight, registration number TC-GRB.

The deportees were received by a team of government agencies, including the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Department of State Services (DSS) operatives, and military personnel. These agencies provided necessary assistance and support to the returnees.

The circumstances surrounding their deportation from Turkey remain unclear, and it is unknown if they engaged in any wrongdoing that justified this action. However, the deportees expressed frustration and shared their experiences, alleging unfair treatment during their time in Turkey.

According to the deportees, they were detained by Turkish authorities for over 11 months before being deported. They are now seeking assistance from the Nigerian government, urging officials to advocate on their behalf and help recover their valuables, which were seized during their detention.

A Nigerian family living in Canada is urgently seeking help as they face the threat of deportation due to new visa regulations aimed at curbing the influx of temporary workers and asylum seekers. The family's situation has sparked concern and solidarity from the community, with advocacy groups gathering outside the Montreal office of the federal immigration minister on Friday, March 29.

The community groups are demanding that authorities halt the scheduled deportation of the local Nigerian family, which is set to take place next month. The family's situation has highlighted the human impact of the new visa regulations, and the community is rallying behind them in support.

Deborah Adegboye, her husband, and their eldest child escaped religious persecution by a dangerous cult in Nigeria and sought asylum in Quebec in 2017. They entered Canada via the now-closed Roxham Road crossing, seeking safety and a new beginning.

Since their arrival, the family has built a life in Montreal, establishing a home and becoming an integral part of their community. Despite their efforts to start anew, they now face the threat of deportation due to changes in visa regulations, leaving their future in Canada uncertain.