The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were recently detained abroad,.
The development follows public concern over a viral video showing the girls in detention, prompting calls for the Nigerian government to intervene.
On Instagram, #Queenbethia had posted the video on Sunday: “Pls tag every relevant authority because this is nonsense !!!! This cannot keep happening!! Mauritius is notorious for this !!!”
“They have been held at the Mauritius airport since July 31, 2026,” she lamented.
NiDCOM, in a statement issued on Monday by its Digital Media Unit, disclosed that the girls had regained their freedom and were on their way back to Nairobi.
The Commission further said that efforts were underway to ensure that the circumstances surrounding their detention were fully addressed.
NiDCOM added that its Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, was engaging the relevant Nigerian mission to pursue the matter with the authorities in the country where the incident occurred.
The commission reiterated its commitment to the welfare and protection of Nigerians living or travelling abroad, saying the intervention aligns with the Federal Government’s renewed focus on citizens’ welfare.
NiDCOM did not disclose the identities of the girls, the country where they were detained, or the circumstances that led to their arrest.
The commission also did not indicate when they are expected to arrive in Nairobi or Nigeria.
Similarly, neither the Mauritius government nor the airport have spoken officially about the reasons behind their delay at the airport.
