Senator Shehu Sani Urges Nigerians in US to Return Home Amid Deportation Fears

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians in the United States who are going into hiding due to fears of deportation to return home and avoid potential arrest.

In a post on X on Saturday, Sani described reports of thousands of Nigerians going into hiding because of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities as worrying, emphasising that hiding was not a solution.

He advised those affected to respect themselves and consider returning to Nigeria voluntarily, noting that “even some US citizens are sometimes affected during enforcement operations.”

Sani also said that those choosing self-deportation have accepted the reality of the situation, adding that US President Donald Trump still has three years remaining in his tenure.

He said, “The thousands of Nigerians reportedly going into hiding in the US out of fear of deportation by ICE should respect themselves and return home to avoid arrest.

“In a situation where sometimes even the US citizens are not spared, hiding is not an option. Those who are self-deporting have read and understood the reality. Trump has 3 more years for everyone.”

Sani’s comments come amid increasing concerns over immigration enforcement and deportation in the US.