The Chadian government has deported over 600 Nigerians classified as irregular migrants, citing their involvement in begging and other unlawful activities. The affected individuals hail from Borno, Kano, Sokoto, and Kaduna States in northern Nigeria.
These migrants reportedly fled Nigeria during the peak of the Boko Haram insurgency, seeking refuge in neighboring countries like Chad and Cameroon. Many entered Chad without proper documentation and endured harsh living conditions, relying on street begging for survival.
Muhammed Barkindo, Director-General of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), disclosed this during a profiling exercise for the deported migrants in Maiduguri. Speaking with journalists on Monday, he highlighted that the returnees faced severe hardships, prompting their decision to return home.
To facilitate their reintegration, SEMA provided logistical support, including essential supplies, food, and a transport allowance of ₦10,000 for each migrant. Barkindo emphasized that the agency remains committed to supporting the returnees as they transition back into their communities.
The deportation underscores the ongoing challenges faced by displaced persons from Nigeria’s insurgency-affected regions, who often struggle with precarious living conditions in foreign countries.
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