The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the release of the Nigerian girls who were recently detained abroad, announcing that they are now on their way back to Nairobi.

The development follows widespread public concern after a viral video showing the girls in detention circulated on social media, prompting calls for the Federal Government to intervene.

An Instagram user, identified as #Queenbethia, had shared the video on Sunday with the caption: “Pls tag every relevant authority because this is nonsense!!!! This cannot keep happening!! Mauritius is notorious for this!!!” She claimed the girls had been held at the Mauritius airport since July 31, 2026.

In a statement issued on Monday by its Digital Media Unit, NiDCOM confirmed that the girls had regained their freedom and assured Nigerians that efforts were ongoing to ensure the circumstances surrounding their detention were fully addressed.

“The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) wishes to inform the public that the Nigerian girls who were previously detained have been released.

“They are currently on their way back to Nairobi,” the commission stated.

NiDCOM disclosed that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, was engaging the relevant Nigerian diplomatic mission to ensure the matter was formally taken up with the authorities in the country where the incident occurred.

“The Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, is actively engaging the relevant Nigerian Embassy, which has formally taken up this matter with the authorities of the country concerned, to ensure full accountability and prevent any recurrence,” the statement added.

The commission reiterated its commitment to safeguarding the welfare and rights of Nigerians living and travelling abroad, noting that the intervention aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“NiDCOM, in line with Mr President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, remains committed to the welfare and protection of all Nigerians at home and abroad,” the commission stated.

However, NiDCOM did not disclose the identities of the girls, the specific circumstances that led to their detention, or when they are expected to return to Nigeria.

Similarly, the Mauritian authorities have yet to issue an official statement explaining the reason for the detention or the events that led to the girls being held at the airport.