Six Nigerians Come Back Home from the US Amid Deportation Efforts

Six Nigerians have returned home from the United States as the US government tightens its immigration rules. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) welcomed them at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State.

NEMA shared this news in a statement on its X account on Sunday. The returnees arrived at the airport's cargo terminal on Wednesday.

The reception was organized by NEMA's Lagos Operations Office. They worked with the US Consulate, the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigeria Immigration Service, and ExecuJet.

"The returnees landed around 10:13 PM on a Beechcraft 1900 aircraft with registration number N62FF. The group included five men and one woman, all adults."

After they arrived, officers from the Nigeria Immigration Service handled the necessary immigration checks and profiling. This was to make sure everyone was properly identified and recorded for a smooth process.

NEMA coordinated the reception with other agencies. They also provided support services to help the returnees settle in after arriving back in Nigeria, according to the statement.

NEMA did not explain how these six Nigerians returned. It is unclear if they were deported or came back on their own.

During President Trump’s time in office, the US has stepped up its immigration enforcement. They have focused on stricter rules and faster removals of people without legal status. They also targeted individuals with criminal records through programs like the "worst of the worst" lists and West Africa Operations Watch.

Nigeria has been a big part of these efforts. The US Department of Homeland Security has released several lists of Nigerians marked for deportation in 2026, often related to crimes like fraud and other violations.

In the meantime, NEMA said this return exercise is part of the Federal Government's commitment. They aim to ensure the safe and respectful return of Nigerians through teamwork with various agencies and partners.