The Federal Government has secured the release of six Nigerian nationals who had been detained in Côte d’Ivoire for about eight months over alleged economic crimes, following sustained diplomatic and consular interventions by Nigeria’s mission in Abidjan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the development in a statement issued on Friday by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, its Spokesperson, saying the successful outcome underscores Nigeria’s commitment to protecting the rights and welfare of its citizens abroad.
According to the Ministry, official communication from the Nigerian Embassy in Abidjan confirmed that four of the detainees were released on Monday, June 22, 2026, while the remaining two regained their freedom on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The six Nigerians had been in the custody of Ivorian authorities since October 2025 over allegations bordering on economic crimes.
The Ministry attributed its release to months of sustained diplomatic and consular engagements between the Nigerian Embassy and relevant
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