Posted by Samuel on Sat 31st Jan, 2026 - tori.ng
He urged affected individuals to respect themselves and consider returning to Nigeria voluntarily, noting that even some US citizens are sometimes affected during enforcement operations.
Senator Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker, has advised Nigerians in the United States who are hiding due to fears of deportation to return home to avoid possible arrest.
In a post on X on Saturday, Sani said reports of thousands of Nigerians going into hiding due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, activities were concerning, stressing that hiding was not a solution.
He urged affected individuals to respect themselves and consider returning to Nigeria voluntarily, noting that even some US citizens are sometimes affected during enforcement operations.
According to him, those who are opting for self-deportation have come to terms with the situation, adding that US President Donald Trump still has three years left in his tenure.
Sani’s remarks come amid growing concerns over immigration enforcement and deportation in the United States.
He wrote: “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.
“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.”