- Safiu Kehinde
Former Nigerian Senator, Shehu Sanni, has called for the repatriation of Nigerians jailed in diaspora.
Sanni made this call in a post on his official X handle on Saturday.
The ex-lawmaker charged the Federal Government to investigate the alleged crimes of the Nigerians detained across countries which include Mali, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, and Italy amongst others.
“The FG should initiate an action to seek for the repatriation of Nigerians in Mali, Ethiopian, Benin, Saudi, Italy and other countries currently languishing in their prisons.
“They can still be investigated on their alleged offence and be prosecuted here in Nigeria.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nidcom Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Justice can achieve this if they are mandated to work jointly.” Sanni wrote.
He further condemned the act of neglecting detained Nigerians in diaspora as he charged the FG to take responsibility.
“The practice of neglecting Nigerians in foreign jails on the belief that they have committed crimes is irresponsible.
“The nation has a duty to its citizens irrespective of his or her conduct abroad.
“The FG must request for their repatriation even if we are going to be denied.” He added.