Nigerian Deportee Describes “36 Hours In Chains” On U.S. Removal Flight

Hold On, they are deporting elderly folks as well????

A Nigerian man has recounted his deportation from the United States to Nigeria as a deeply distressing journey marked by prolonged restraint and physical discomfort.

He said deportees, especially Nigerians, who were reportedly the final stop on the multi‑country removal route spent a minimum of 36 hours in chains, with handcuffs, legcuffs, and waist restraints that prevented them from standing, stretching, or moving freely.

He said they ate their meals while still bound and were forced to use the toilet in the same condition, a humiliation he said was shared by elderly men and women on the flight.
The aircraft made five stops before reaching Nigeria, a route he described as unnecessarily long, and he claimed that air marshals insisted the restraints could not be removed because they were still considered to be “on U.S. soil” while aboard the plane, even after leaving American airspace.

He said that despite the ordeal, he does not see the deportation itself as negative but criticized the treatment he received in ICE custody and throughout the removal process. He expressed gratitude for returning home safely and said his wife and family are relieved that he is no longer in detention.