The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were recently detained abroad, saying they are on their way back to Nairobi.
The development follows public concern over a viral video showing the girls in detention, which prompted calls for the Nigerian government to intervene.
She lamented that they have been held at the Mauritius airport since July 31, 2026,
Nigerians In Diaspora Commission disclosed that the girls had regained their freedom and that efforts were underway to ensure the circumstances surrounding their detention were fully addressed.