Nigeria Pushes India for Amnesty for Detained Citizens
Nigeria's Federal Government is actively lobbying Indian authorities for a fresh six-month amnesty window, seeking the release of thousands of Nigerians held in prisons and detention camps across India. This diplomatic push aims to repatriate citizens primarily detained for immigration offenses and other irregularities, following a successful amnesty period that concluded in 2026.
The Federal Government says it is actively engaging Indian authorities to secure the release of Nigerians detained in prisons and detention camps across India, with a fresh six-month amnesty currently being negotiated. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by NIDCOM
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