Six Nigerians detained in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic crimes have regained their freedom following diplomatic intervention by the Federal Government.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement on Friday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa.
According to the ministry, four of the detainees were released on Monday, June 22, while the remaining two regained their freedom on Tuesday, June 23.
It said the release followed sustained diplomatic and consular engagements by the Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan with the relevant Ivorian authorities.
The ministry commended the Nigerian Ambassador to Côte d’Ivoire, Nwabiola Ezenwa, and officials of the embassy for their efforts in securing the release of the detainees.
