The Irish Government has confirmed the deportation of six Nigerian nationals, following a coordinated return operation involving Irish authorities and the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex.
The six men, all aged between 25 and 40, were removed from Ireland on a charter flight from Dublin Airport to Rome before joining a Frontex-managed flight to Lagos, Nigeria.
The Dublin flight departed at 7:40 a.m. and arrived in Rome at 10:34 a.m. Irish time. The onward flight left Rome shortly after 1:00 p.m. and landed in Lagos at approximately 9:00 p.m.
According to the Government, deportation orders had been issued against all six individuals. Five of the men had accumulated a combined total of 35 criminal convictions and had received sentences for a range of offences.
Officials said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to enforce immigration laws, remove individuals involved in criminal activity and maintain public confidence in Ireland’s immigration system.
The Government also highlighted the operational and financial benefits of working with Frontex and other European partners on joint return operations.
Members of An Garda Síochána accompanied the deportees, alongside medical personnel, an interpreter and an independent human rights observer.
The aircraft used for the Irish stage of the operation cost €76,895, excluding VAT.
Further charter deportation operations are expected to take place throughout 2026.
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