The Federal Government of Nigeria successfully secured the release of six Nigerian citizens detained in Côte d’Ivoire for alleged economic crimes. Diplomatic efforts led by the Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan facilitated their freedom, with four released on June 22, 2026, and two on
The Nigerian government successfully secured the release of six Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire on allegations of economic crime. The release followed diplomatic engagements by the Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan and involved the cooperation of Ivorian authorities.
The Nigerian government successfully secured the release of six Nigerians detained in Côte d’Ivoire for alleged economic crimes. The release followed diplomatic interventions by the Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan and was announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
