NIDCOM reacts to viral video of stranded Nigerians allegedly chased into the desert in Dubai

Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, NIDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa
has reacted to the viral video of stranded Nigerians in Dubai who alleged that they were chased into the desert.

The Nigerians in the video claimed they were chased for reasons unknown to them.

Recall Dubai authorities announced that Nigerians whose visas expired had until August 17 to leave the country.

However, responding via Twitter, Abike Dabiri-Erewa said some Nigerians have refused to avail themselves of the opportunity to return home.

According to her, the United Arab Emirates authorities have provided three free flights to evacuate illegal Nigerian immigrants back home but some have refused to take the opportunity.

"UAE given illegal migrants March 1 to leave Extended till Aug 17 And UAE even gave 3 free flights . They’ve been returning (179 came in yesterday free of charge )but some still bent on hiding and breaking the laws. You shouldn’t stay illegally anywhere

That video was five days ago. Once they realize they can get free flights, they go calling themselves to go sleep in front of the mission. The illegal ones are affecting the legal ones negatively with such behavior . Pls let’s obey laws of other countries" she tweeted

UAE given illegal migrants March 1 to leave
Extended till Aug 17
And UAE even gave 3 free flights . They’ve been returning (179 came in yesterday free of charge )but some still bent on hiding and breaking the laws.
You shouldn’t stay illegally
anywhere https://t.co/iop5yccLav

— Abike Dabiri-Erewa (@abikedabiri) August 15, 2020