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| US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by PDPGuy: 10:32pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Thirty four Nigerians were on Wednesday afternoon deported from the United States of America (USA) for "minor offences". The deportees comprise 32 males and two females who insisted that they did not commit major offences in the US before being sent back to Nigeria. They were returned to the country through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, aboard a chartered Omni Air International Boeing 767 aircraft. The aircraft landed on the 18Right of the runway at exactly 14:35pm. Speaking exclusively to SaharaReporters on behalf of the others, Mr. Olusegun Olatunji, who claimed to have resided in the US for 30 years, accused the US government of illegally deporting him from the country. He said the only offence he committed was importing herbs, which the US government claimed was counterfeit, from China into the US. He declared that he was sanctioned with $41,000 for importing the herbs, which he paid, but to his surprise he was still deported alongside others. Olatunji added that most of the deportees committed traffic offences or overstayed in the US, among other minor offences, which should not have ordinarily warranted their deportation. He lamented that the US government claimed some of them were drug couriers. He further expressed sadness that in spite of the fact that some of them challenged their impending deportation and had their cases ongoing, they were still deported like major criminals. “I have been in the US in the past 30 years. Most of us were deported for overstaying visas and some of us have been in the US for years," he said. "Most of us did not commit any felony or major offences; some of us went to jail for minor offences. Even for traffic offence, you are being deported and a few offences. But they now claimed that we were drug dealers, which is not true. “I would have spent 30 years in the US by October 18. I have been in the US without any infraction. The only infraction I have was that I ordered merchandise from China, herbs, and they claimed the herbs were counterfeit. That was my so-called offence and I was ordered to pay $41,000, which I paid to the government. They still confiscated the merchandise after paying the sum; despite this, they still deported me. I have never committed any infraction in the US apart from importing these herbs from China. “Most of us here have cases in different courts in the US, but the government did not allow us to see the resolution of the case. They just took us by force and deported us from the US. This is quite unfortunate.” http://saharareporters.com/2018/06/20/us-deports-34-nigerians-minor-offences 2 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by CilicMarin: 10:39pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
You guys are welcome. Stay calm, this is the best time to be a Nigerian residing in Nigeria. Go and tap into the agricultural revolution under President Buhari government and you will never think of going abroad again. Once again, you are all welcome! 93 Likes 14 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by resurgent2019: 10:57pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
CilicMarin: OMG. See the kinda creature I share a country with? With regards to the topic, I feel so sorry for the deportees. They are just victims of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. I pray God will raise them back up again. So sad. 178 Likes 12 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Yasirarafat: 11:01pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
I feel for them, returning to hell after they left... 35 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by chriskosherbal(m): 11:11pm On Jun 20, 2018 |
Well what a shame ... Coming back as a deportee after so many years .. I guess foreign countries are tired of seeing Nigerians if only we can fix our own country with the God given natural resources will possess I swear major developed countries of the world will will envy us. Bad leaders over the years have finished this country . What a shame.  56 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by darfay: 1:06am On Jun 21, 2018 |
CilicMarin: 33 Likes
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| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by ImperialYoruba: 1:13am On Jun 21, 2018 |
Didnt Buhari say few days ago that Nigerians are abroad want to return home? Are these the Nigerians he is talking about, or the ones in Philipines and Indonesia? I dont know any gainfully employed Nigerian that wants to voluntari leave Europe or America to come back home. 46 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by ImperialYoruba: 1:17am On Jun 21, 2018 |
Our people have become a nuisance. US border are flabbergasted when they caught Nigerians at Mexico border trying to sneak in US. Then we have the new trend of going to US as a staging to enter Canada for asylum. Yanminri, Please hurry up and create Biafra so we can travel abroad to Biafra.  17 Likes |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by moscobabs(m): 5:36am On Jun 21, 2018 |
Offence is offence nothing is minor 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by emmabest2000(m): 5:37am On Jun 21, 2018 |
CilicMarin: Lie Muhammad’s kid spotted  55 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Facebooker(f): 5:38am On Jun 21, 2018 |
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| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by CarsGuideNG: 5:38am On Jun 21, 2018 |
Sad |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Abdulnur(m): 5:39am On Jun 21, 2018 |
I don't want to hear suicide oooo 8 Likes |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Nobody: 5:40am On Jun 21, 2018 |
CilicMarin: To whom brain is given, sense is expected. 55 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Nigeriadondie: 5:41am On Jun 21, 2018 |
If the man knew he would never have paod the fine. Paying $41,000 fine and then deported is double tragedy. Honestly speaking as a Nigerian resident in Europe, many countries are constantly reviewing their immigration rules making it harder to get permanent residence, even asylum application being turned down, forceful deportation & deportation at the slightest offence. If only our leaders can put greed aside we have all it takes to excel far beyond many of these countries. Sadly, look at the budget passed by NASS, they have demonstrated that they are the enemies of Nigeria followed by the governors. People blame Buhari, yes he has his faults but the worst are NASS and governors who have arrested progress. If Nigeria is good wetin go make me stay for this open freezer where I dey? 94 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by JONNYSPUTE(m): 5:41am On Jun 21, 2018 |
Stop playing the victim card. You imported fake herbs and they deported you,do you think America is like Nigeria where a lot of atrocities and sharp practices go on everyday without actions being taken? I believe you ve been doing it and going free,but this time you couldn't. Stop whining.@OP how do you know they were deported due to minor offences,are you Trump? 11 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by kingsaif(m): 5:44am On Jun 21, 2018 |
i pray that my stingy uncle they among them 16 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Decapo: 5:44am On Jun 21, 2018 |
CilicMarin: 14 Likes
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| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by muhammed50(m): 5:44am On Jun 21, 2018 |
After Falz has spoiled our reputation! #This_is_Nigeria! #everybody_is_a_criminal 3 Likes |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Nobody: 5:44am On Jun 21, 2018 |
After 30 years in the US, you still weren't knowledgeable enough to check up with the Standards Board if your agbo jedi herbs were substandard,counterfeit or on the prohibition list. It's a pity. Take heart. 16 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by itiswellandwell: 5:45am On Jun 21, 2018 |
Hmm.. It's well. |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by MAJORBANKZ(m): 5:46am On Jun 21, 2018 |
sh!t this is cruel. They should listen to falz song titled this is nigeria so dey can be conscientized of d happenings |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Nicklaus619(m): 5:47am On Jun 21, 2018 |
CilicMarin: Behold, sense has departed from this brethren.  I pray y'all rise up from the dust and get even better. Y'all shall recover wat u loose. Ijn11 Likes 3 Shares |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Nobody: 5:47am On Jun 21, 2018 |
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| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by anibi9674: 5:48am On Jun 21, 2018 |
why dem pick their village people call na. |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Nobody: 5:49am On Jun 21, 2018 |
PDPGuy: Those could be major violations. 4 Likes |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by 9japrof(m): 5:49am On Jun 21, 2018 |
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| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Explorers(m): 5:49am On Jun 21, 2018 |
It's well. 2 Likes |
| Re: US Deports 34 Nigerians 'for Minor Offences' by Mac2016(m): 5:52am On Jun 21, 2018 |
kingsaif:Foolish boy... Lol 1 Like |
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