The Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has said that plans were afoot to compile a detailed list of Nigerians wrongfully arrested and detained abroad.
Dabiri-Erewa stated this when she met with members of a non-governmental organisation, the Counselling and Rehabilitation of Prisoners Initiative in Abuja.
Speaking against the backdrop of the recent jail sentences handed down to six Nigerians convicted for funding Boko Haram terrorists by the United Arab Emirates, Dabiri-Erewa said that the commission had been to several countries including Brazil, South-Africa, Togo and Benin Republic to facilitate the release of Nigerians who were wrongfully jailed.
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A statement on Tuesday by Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations and Protocol Unit, NiDCOM, recalled the case of a 74-year old woman who was wrongfully arrested and was later rescued by the commission.
The woman was said to have died afterwards.
The NiDCOM boss however advised Nigerians living outside the country to stay away from crime.
“The NIDCOM boss stated that as Nigerians travel out of their home country, they should avoid committing crimes or participating in criminality. She welcomed the CAROPI team and assured them of collaborative partnerships with NIDCOM,” the statement added.
