The Chairperson of NiDCOM condemned the arrest of 42 Nigerians in Mozambique, calling it a disturbing act that appears to target Nigerians specifically.
The Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has publicly condemned the recent arrest of 42 Nigerian nationals in Mozambique, which she has characterized as both disturbing and potentially xenophobic. The Nigerians were reportedly arrested without any charges while shopping at a market, raising concerns regarding the legality of their detention and whether they were specifically targeted because of their nationality. Dabiri-Erewa has taken to social media to express her dismay and demand immediate action on behalf of those arrested.