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By Ismail AzeezThe Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), led by its Chairman/CEO Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has called on the authorities in Cape Verde to release six detained Nigerian tourists and arrange for their immediate return to Nigeria.The six individuals, aged between 25 and 31, were reportedly detained upon arrival in Cape Verde from Senegal, allegedly for not having sufficient funds. The tourists were said to have their phones confiscated before being placed in an immigration detention centre at the airport.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, through NiDCOM’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, expressed concern over their well-being.The Commission has urged Cape Verdean immigration authorities to treat the tourists with respect and dignity, and to place them on the next available flight to Dakar, from where they can connect back to Nigeria.The statement read, “The attention of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has been drawn to the case of six Nigerian tourists who travelled from Senegal to Cape Verde for a vacation.
Upon their arrival, they were detained, accused of not having enough funds, and their phones were seized. They were then placed in an immigration deportation camp at the airport.”The report further revealed that the detained tourists are enduring distress, with one of them suffering from a medical condition and lacking access to necessary medication.
NiDCOM’s statement expressed concern for their safety, especially as the families of the young Nigerians have been deeply worried about their well-being.The detained tourists are identified as David James Udoh, Lily Dada, Oghenero Adaware, Sherifat Abimbola Ogundairo, and Jesutomi Aina. The tour company involved in their travel, ìrìn travels, has also been named in the report.
The matter has been officially communicated to the Consular and Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for further assistance.The post NIDCOM demands release of six Nigerian tourists held captive in Cape Verde appeared first on Nigerian NewsDirect..
