28 People Deported to Nigeria Detained Prior to Flight

35 Nigerians deported from Ireland

At least 35 Nigerians have been deported from the Republic of Ireland. The number includes five children. They were all flown to Nigeria in a chartered flight that left the Dublin Airport on Wednesday night. According to the Irish Mirror, the number is made up of 21 men, nine women, and five children. They have landed in Nigeria on Thursday. Irish Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, said he was “happy to say” that all of them have returned to…

28 people deported to Nigeria detained prior to flight

Twenty-eight of the 35 people who were deported to Nigeria on a charter flight from Ireland this week were held in custody prior to their deportation.

35 Nigerians deported from Ireland for breaching immigration laws

‘The stuff of nightmares’ - What we know about latest deportation flight

Most of the failed asylum seekers who were deported to Nigeria from Ireland this week had been held in Garda custody before being removed from the country. Figures provided by the Department of Justice to RTÉ Radio 1’s Saturday with Colm Ó Mongáin, confirmed 28 of the 35 people on the Government’s third chartered-flight deportation were detained for an average of 27 days. The Department said a person who is the subject of a deportation order can…

Ireland deports 35 Nigerians over Immigration Offences - Newsy People

Ireland has deported 35 Nigerian nationals for breaching immigration laws, according to a statement released by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB).   The deportation, carried out via a chartered flight that departed Dublin Airport on the night of June 4, 2025, included five children and nine women. Authorities confirmed that the children were part of family units.   “This is the third charter operation this year,” the GNIB stated. “All…

Ireland Deports 35 Nigerians Over Immigration Violations

Ireland Government has deported 35 Nigerians for breaching immigration laws, including five children and nine women. A statement by the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB), which led the operation, said that the children were all part of family groups. “All individuals were removed on a chartered flight which left Dublin Airport last night, Wednesday, June […]