By Mohammed Mohammed
The Federal Government on Friday approved the deportation of ten Egyptians, seven Sri-Lankans one to France and another to India with immediate effect.
The Public Relations Officer, Nigeira Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Sunday James, in a statement, said the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbeshola, had signed the deportation order in consonance to the Nigeria Immigration (NIS) Act 2015.
He said the 10 Egyptians violated the conditions for their entry, adding: “The Seven Sri-Lankans that were jailed for petroleum product related offences after serving their jail terms were ordered by the court to be deported to their country as well.”
Aregbesola, also signed the deportation order of one Ali Mahamat Taher to France and one Kasinathan Ramasamy to India who were found to be involved in activities violating the conditions of their entry into Nigeria.
“Taher was found to be engaged in activities capable of undermining the security of a friendly neighbouring country to Nigeria in Maiduguri, Borno state.
“While Ramasamy was found working as a shop attendant in Kano.”
Earlier, the Comptroller General, NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede, had directed that all migrants in Nigeria should comply with the laws guiding their residence and entry following the resumption of international flight.