The Federal Government has secured the release of six Nigerians who were detained in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire over allegations linked to economic crimes.
The Nigerians had reportedly been in detention since October 2025 before diplomatic efforts by Nigerian authorities led to their eventual release.
The development was confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued on Friday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa.
According to the ministry, the release followed months of sustained diplomatic engagement between Nigerian officials and authorities in Côte d’Ivoire.
It was disclosed that four of the detained Nigerians were released on June 22, while the remaining two regained freedom a day later on June 23.
The ministry said the successful resolution of the matter was largely due to consistent intervention by the Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan.
The embassy, under the leadership of Ambassador Nwabiola C. Ezenwa, was said to have maintained regular contact with relevant institutions
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