A viral TikTok video falsely claims that Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is deporting 700 US citizens in retaliation for former US President Donald Trump's policies towards Nigerians. This claim is untrue, and no Nigerian government agency has confirmed any such plans. While preparations are underway to address potential deportations of Nigerians from the US, this does not affect US citizens residing in Nigeria.
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While preparations are in place to address the potential deportation of Nigerians from the US due to Trump’s immigration policies, this does not affect American citizens currently residing in NigeriaNigerian President Bola Tinubu has begun deporting 700 US citizens residing in Nigeria following reports of US President Donald Trump’s deportation of hundreds of Nigerians.The TikTok video containing the claim has 3.2 million views, 159,600 likes, 20,100 shares, and 23,900 comments as of writing.
Text in the video states: “JUST IN: President Tinubu has begun the process of deporting 700 US citizens residing in Nigeria, following reports of former President Trump deporting hundreds of Nigerians. In addition, Tinubu has announced a ban on the use of US-made phones, including iPhones.
While preparations are in place to address the potential deportation of Nigerians from the US due to Trump’s immigration policies, this does not affect US citizens currently residing in, with 3,690 in the non-detained docket and 1,454 in ICE detention, many for immigration violations. Of those in custody, 772 were detained for criminal convictions or pending charges, with the remainder arrested for immigration violations like visa overstays.
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