‎NiDCOM CONFIRMS RELEASE OF NIGERIAN GIRLS DETAINED IN MAURITIUS

‎PRESS RELEASE
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‎NiDCOM CONFIRMS RELEASE OF NIGERIAN GIRLS DETAINED IN MAURITIUS
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‎Abuja, August 3, 2026
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‎The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were previously detained in Mauritius.
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‎In a statement issued by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the Commission’s Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, NiDCOM is in close engagement with the relevant Nigerian Embassy, which has formally taken up the matter with the authorities concerned to ensure accountability and prevent a recurrence.
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‎According to her, the girls have been safely released in Nairobi, and currently en route to Nigeria.
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‎The NiDCOM Chairman expressing empathy, hoped that the affected ladies would be willing to share their experiences, to inform any necessary follow-up actions and support measures.
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‎Dabiri-Erewa reiterated that the welfare, safety and protection of Nigerians, wherever they may be, will always remain a priority, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, to support Nigerians at home and across the diaspora.
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‎E-Signed:
‎Abdur-Rahman Balogun, mnipr
‎Head:Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM
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