Some Nigerians living in the United States are quietly returning to Nigeria, while others have gone into hiding as fear spreads across immigrant communities following an intensified deportation campaign led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Naija News According to reports, many Nigerian immigrants have stopped going to work due to anxiety about enforcement operations.
Some are choosing to remain indoors, avoid travel, or shift to informal home-based businesses such as online trading or selling food, rather than risk exposure during raids.
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A Nigerian woman, who appeared in a viral Instagram video, tearfully described her trauma after the killing of a fellow immigrant an intensive care nurse in Minneapolis which she and others say fuelled panic about ICE tactics.
Community leaders report that while some are self-deporting, many are choosing to go into hiding rather than return to Nigeria, citing concerns about economic conditions and security back home.
Immigration advisers say that although fear is driving self-deportation in some cases, leaving hastily could complicate future legal options for returning to the U.S., especially for those who overstayed visas or are eligible for waivers.
The situation reflects broader concerns among immigrant communities as enforcement measures increase visibility and frequency of ICE operations nationwide.
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Source: NaijaNews.com
