NANS Condemns Alleged Brutality of Nigerian Students by Egyptian Police, Urges FG Intervention
According to Saheed's letter, despite the Egyptian government's grant of a one-year stay to international students, the lengthy process for obtaining residency permits has left many students vulnerable to arrest. Moreover, he lamented the inadequate treatment of detained students, leading to tragic outcomes, and the refusal of police officers to accept students' documents as evidence of their status.
AKACHI NOEL 
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has strongly denounced the reported brutal and unlawful raid by Egyptian police on Nigerian students in Egyptian universities. NANS President, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, expressed outrage over the situation and called for the immediate release of all Nigerian students detained unjustly.
In a letter dated January 27, 2024, addressed to Comrade Emonefe, the President of the Nigerian Students Union in Egypt, Comrade AbdulRofiu Saheed, detailed the distressing circumstances faced by Nigerian students in Egyptian universities. Saheed highlighted the forceful raids by Egyptian police resulting in the arrest of students without residency permits.
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According to Saheed's letter, despite the Egyptian government's grant of a one-year stay to international students, the lengthy process for obtaining residency permits has left many students vulnerable to arrest. Moreover, he lamented the inadequate treatment of detained students, leading to tragic outcomes, and the refusal of police officers to accept students' documents as evidence of their status.
In response, NANS President Emonefe called on Egyptian authorities to halt the harassment and brutality against Nigerian students and to release those unlawfully detained to prevent potential diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and Egypt. Emonefe emphasized that the detained students had provided evidence of their residency permit applications, making their detention unjustifiable and a violation of diplomatic protocols.
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He further urged the Nigerian government to intervene diplomatically to ensure the safety and well-being of Nigerian students in Egypt. Emonefe stressed the importance of education as a platform for international cooperation and called for a thorough investigation into the incident, holding those responsible for the unlawful raid accountable.
NANS stands in solidarity with the affected students and pledges to advocate for their rights and welfare. Emonefe called on international organizations, human rights groups, and the global community to join in condemning the mistreatment of Nigerian students in Egypt and to demand justice for those affected.
The association remains committed to protecting Nigerian students studying abroad and ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
