Another batch of returnees lands in Kano as government steps up voluntary repatriation and warns against risky migration journeys.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 522 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Niamey, Niger Republic, as part of ongoing voluntary return efforts.
The group arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport aboard 12 buses for profiling and support. Officials say the exercise was voluntary, coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
According to NEMA, the returnees include 267 men, 101 women, 82 boys and 72 girls from several states. Many had attempted to travel onward to Libya and Algeria in search of better opportunities but turned back due to the dangers along the route.
Medical teams from the Nigerian Red Cross and other agencies were on ground, providing healthcare, food, blankets, mosquito nets and dignity kits, while temporary shelter has been arranged before their relocation to home states.
The government says the operation—done with partners including the International Organization for Migration—reflects its commitment to safe, dignified returns and stronger migration management.
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