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Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by DerickCO(m): 1:51am On May 10, 2020
Some Nigerians recently evacuated from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, have stated that they are being treated like prisoners.

They told newsmen that the hotel where they are being quarantined in Lagos is surrounded by soldiers who do not allow them to even get fresh air or receive some sunlight within the compound.

One of them, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of being victimized, said, “Sincerely, we have not had it good since we returned from Dubai. We all tested negative for COVID-19 but we are being treated as if we have the disease.

“We have been here for three days now but we have not been allowed to even breathe fresh air or even feel sunlight on our skin. It is as if we are in prison. Even the food we are being given is not good at all. We are just managing it.”

Another evacuee told newsmen no government official had even called or visited to check their welfare except some officials of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control who visited them on Saturday morning.

“We have been complaining about this but everything has fallen on deaf ears. No one from the government has called to ask about our living conditions. It was this morning (Saturday) that some NCDC officials came to check our health status.

“We are not allowed to even stroll within the compound. We are just inside our rooms. If things continue this way, some of us may even fall sick from being idle,” he said.

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, neither responded to calls nor a text message on Saturday.

The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, however, said inquiries should be sent to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyema.

She said, “All COVID-19 issues are handled by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in consultation with the PTF (Presidential Task Force). Nidcom’s role was to help co-ordinate names of those who wanted to return, working with the mission.

“And we got about 4,000 from about 75 countries. We are not involved in logistics of their return. So please direct your questions to Hon. Minister of Foreign Affairs who is in total control.”

No fewer than 256 evacuated Nigerians arrived in Lagos State from the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.

They arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, via an Emirates Airline about 07.40pm.

Newsmen report that upon their arrival, the evacuees were put on isolation for 14 days in line with the government’s COVID-19 protocol.
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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Drosonogasta(m): 2:22am On May 10, 2020
U ppl 4got wia u come from in a rush

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by jacquincy: 2:23am On May 10, 2020
Welcome back to naija my peeps.....where things work only on paper

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Bola146(f): 2:39am On May 10, 2020
What did you guys expect before? Just thank God that you arrived home safely, call any of your relations to come and pick you cheesy

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Nobody: 2:45am On May 10, 2020
This is not out of the norm, there is a 2 week strict quarantine period for new arrivals whether you tested positive or not, due to a 2 week incubation period the Covid-19 has.

After 2 weeks the strict restriction should be lifted according to protocol. It’s tough but I don’t think the govt is being harsh intentionally. Just my opinion anyway.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by joelbooks: 3:06am On May 10, 2020
Bola146:
What did you guys expect before? Just thank God that you arrived home safely, call any of your relations to come and pick you cheesy

Pick you said? It is compulsory Quarantine, whether they like it or not

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by joelbooks: 3:07am On May 10, 2020

“We are not allowed to even stroll within the compound. We are just inside our rooms. If things continue this way, some of us may even fall sick from being idle,” he said.
Stroll and infect others?

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Babysawale19: 3:09am On May 10, 2020
Ta! Sharap! Were you not the people crying that FG should rescue you? So you expect 5 star treatment and release into Nigeria so you can bring as much death with you! They are saying they are being treated as if they have Covid. The people who brought Covid into Nigeria came from where? Just be grateful that you are not homeless in UK. Wait out your 14days and if you are clear you go home. Silly people.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by naijanative: 3:13am On May 10, 2020
Two weeks quarantine requirement is just to wait to see if the infected will start having symptoms. Unfortunately, many are asymptomatic, and never show signs of the disease throughout infection period.

The best thing to do is to repeat the test after a few days, 3-5 days, anyone infected will test positive to PCR test, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic. This should be standard. UK's isolation time is even one week.

We in Nigeria copy and do dumb things.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by MetaPhysical: 3:16am On May 10, 2020
They said no government official has come to see them. grin grin

Where is Minister Onyeama to please visit our Dubai VIPs?

People that go to fckng dubai as migrant workers are back home speaking abroad phonetics and asking for special treatment. Abi na arabic dey speak? grin

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by princemillla(m): 3:42am On May 10, 2020
Why did they chosed to return in the first place
....... This country na joke

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by obaaderemi: 3:44am On May 10, 2020
Bola146:
What did you guys expect before? Just thank God that you arrived home safely, call any of your relations to come and pick you cheesy
For where?

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by mmsen: 4:08am On May 10, 2020
naijanative:
Two weeks quarantine requirement is just to wait to see if the infected will start having symptoms. Unfortunately, many are asymptomatic, and never show signs of the disease throughout infection period.

The best thing to do is to repeat the test after a few days, 3-5 days, anyone infected will test positive to PCR test, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic. This should be standard. UK's isolation time is even one week.

We in Nigeria copy and do dumb things.

The UK is a terrible example. They have the most deaths in Europe and its growing.

Many people there are still not taking it seriously there, some are throwing parties in their homes.

Two weeks isolation is right.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by overseer1(m): 4:08am On May 10, 2020
In their minds, they should given a red carpet to walk on.

Let's forget them there, when they are serious we will know.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by legendarystar: 4:09am On May 10, 2020
Dubai people
Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Tabitha03(f): 4:11am On May 10, 2020
Welcome to Nigeria grin

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by nairavsdollars(f): 4:12am On May 10, 2020
Y'all begged to be evacuated.Beggars ain't choosers

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by YorubaNinja: 4:12am On May 10, 2020
Nigerian leaders and the Nigerian people are the worst thing to ever happen to planet earth.
Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by ikorodureporta: 4:15am On May 10, 2020
Dem no escape??
Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Wickedfact: 4:15am On May 10, 2020
I hope the government compels them to pay for the hotels where they are being quarantined. Stupid entitled pricks.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Lifecanbeamazin: 4:18am On May 10, 2020
When you're on quarantine, you are not supposed to come out of your apartment. They want someone to come check on their condition. Who's going to jeopardize their to health to go visit them? That's funny!

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by ivolt: 4:20am On May 10, 2020
naijanative:
Two weeks quarantine requirement is just to wait to see if the infected will start having symptoms. Unfortunately, many are asymptomatic, and never show signs of the disease throughout infection period.

The best thing to do is to repeat the test after a few days, 3-5 days, anyone infected will test positive to PCR test, whether symptomatic or asymptomatic. This should be standard. UK's isolation time is even one week.

We in Nigeria copy and do dumb things.
Nigeria is doing the right thing.
Not everything you read online is true.

All diagnostic tests come with limitations especially the "rapid" ones.
Left to me, the returnees will be forced into 28 days quarantine because
the consequence of an error is very high.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Lexusgs430: 4:23am On May 10, 2020
Lesson to others, expecting to be repatriated.........
Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by Onebyonedead: 4:23am On May 10, 2020
ivolt:

Nigeria is doing the right thing.
Not everything you read online is true.

All tests come with limitations especially the "rapid" ones.
Left to me, the returnees will be forced into 28 days quarantine because
the consequences of error is too high.



It is right when it does not involve u or your family

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by softset: 4:24am On May 10, 2020
Really
Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by KanwuliaExtra: 4:25am On May 10, 2020
Na wah o! Yet, if OYINBO shoot BLACK man for US or CHINA, the world go hear am. cheesy

Nigerians go run mouth taya plus swear for TRUMP ancestors join ke! grin

See Apatheid in Nigeria. cheesy

LWKMD!!!!!

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by vioment: 4:29am On May 10, 2020
Dubai send u before.


Nigeria is and has not been thinking.

Our arrogance needs to be replaced with something that is nice and of quality.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by ignis: 4:33am On May 10, 2020
vioment:
Dubai send u before.


Nigeria is and has not been thinking.

Our arrogance needs to be replaced with something that is nice and of quality.

They thought they are in Nigeria. Goodluck to them.

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by galadima77(m): 4:33am On May 10, 2020
Which fresh air you wan breathe again?

This is Naija...all air na air

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Re: Nigerians Evacuated From Dubai Protest, Say They Are Treated Like Prisoners by 4four(m): 4:34am On May 10, 2020
Abegiii! Make una seat down inside jare, we still de deal with the one wey una brought to us

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