The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has facilitated the return of three Nigerians who were stranded in South Africa, following a social media post by one of the travelers that drew the attention of South African authorities.
The development was disclosed in a post on NIDCOM’s official X account on Sunday.
The incident comes after claims by Just_Yemi (@YemiFirstson), who alleged that he and three other Nigerians were unlawfully detained at Johannesburg airport despite having valid visas and complete documentation.
NIDCOM confirmed that the three Nigerians have now been cleared and are expected to arrive in Lagos on Monday. While welcoming their safe return, the commission expressed concern over the circumstances that led to their detention.
“The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) is pleased to announce that the three Nigerian nationals who were stranded at a South African airport have been cleared and have departed South Africa. They are expected to arrive in Lagos tomorrow morning.”
“In this particular case, one of the individuals had previously posted insulting remarks about the South African government online. This had already placed him on their watchlist. When confronted at the port of entry, he was unable to defend or substantiate those statements, which further aggravated the situation.”
The commission emphasized the importance of adhering to international travel protocols and being mindful of digital conduct.
