177 Nigerians Deported From Niger Republic Arrive Kano Airport

No fewer than 177 Nigerians deported from Agadez, Republic of Niger, have arrived at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport for processing and reintegration.
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‎Security expert Zaragoza Makama said the deportees landed aboard an aircraft from Agadez at about 12:54 p.m. on Monday.
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‎The returnees, comprising men, women and children, were received by officials of the Department of State Services, Nigeria Immigration Service, and National Emergency Management Agency.
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‎Officials said documentation and profiling had commenced to determine their identities, states of origin and immediate humanitarian needs.
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‎The agencies added that the deportees would undergo screening before being handed over to relevant authorities for further assistance and reintegration.
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‎The development is part of ongoing migration and border management efforts between Nigeria and neighbouring countries.
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‎Circumstances surrounding their deportation were not immediately available at the time of filing this report.