Women and children among 35 people deported from Ireland to Nigeria

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025 - 08:09

Steve Neville

Thirty-five people, including five children, have been deported from the State, gardaí have said.

The Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB) carried out an operation removing individuals from Ireland, with the people leaving for Nigeria on Wednesday night.

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