Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Jevaun Rhashan
The Federal Government of Nigeria has repatriated 32 Cameroonian nationals who were found living in an apartment in Ogun State and subsequently handed over to Cameroonian authorities for return to their home country, according to multiple community reports and social media announcements. The move underscores ongoing efforts by Nigerian authorities to enforce immigration laws and manage irregular migration within the region.
The group of 32 Cameroonians was reportedly discovered living together in a residential apartment in Ogun State, a southwestern state that borders the Republic of Benin and attracts a mix of immigrants due to its proximity to major urban centres and trading corridors. Local posts by sources close to the development indicated that the individuals were apprehended by security or immigration officials before arrangements were made for their eventual repatriation.
Following their apprehension, the Nigerian government coordinated with Cameroonian counterparts to facilitate their return. On the agreed repatriation date, the nationals were formally handed over and transported back to Cameroon, marking a successful cross-border migration management action designed to uphold immigration policies while ensuring the orderly movement of persons whose presence in Nigeria was not regularised.
Reports circulating on social media platforms — including announcements by community accounts and pages linked with national immigration concerns — said the coordinated repatriation took place without public incident and highlighted the collaborative engagement between the two countries’ immigration and security institutions.
Details in public posts noted that the Cameroonians were “apprehended” in the Ogun apartment before repatriation, though these accounts did not elaborate on the precise legal basis for their detention or whether any of those returned had requested asylum, had formal work permits, or faced criminal charges. The available information focuses on their irregular stay and subsequent administrative departure from Nigerian territory.
The repatriation reflects broader regional efforts by West African states to manage irregular migration, strengthen border enforcement and uphold legal frameworks governing the presence of foreign nationals. Nigeria’s immigration authorities often conduct identification, arrest and repatriation operations in urban areas where irregular migrants gather, particularly in states with large expatriate populations.
As of this reporting, there have been no detailed official press releases from Nigeria’s immigration service or the Ministry of Interior confirming the circumstances of the Ogun State operation or outlining the legal process followed for the return of the 32 Cameroonians, but the repatriation has been widely shared and discussed in regional social media circles.
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