The United States government has deported three Nigerian nationals who allegedly committed various crimes while residing in the US, Nigerian officials confirmed on Wednesday.

The deportees arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Wednesday morning aboard a Delta Airlines flight shortly before 9 am. They were received by officials from various Nigerian government agencies who will determine further actions regarding their cases.

This deportation is reportedly part of a larger initiative by the US government to deport approximately 3,000 Nigerians who have been implicated in various criminal activities while in the United States.

According to sources, the Trump administration intends to carry out additional deportations in the coming months as part of its policy to streamline migration and enforce stricter immigration controls in the country.

The specific crimes allegedly committed by the deportees have not been disclosed by authorities. However, both Nigerian and US officials are reportedly coordinating on the matter to ensure proper processing of the returned individuals.

This development comes amid increasing scrutiny of immigration policies in the United States and ongoing discussions between Nigerian and American authorities regarding bilateral relations and the treatment of Nigerian nationals abroad.

Nigerian government representatives have yet to release an official statement regarding the long-term implications of these deportations or any diplomatic measures being taken in response to the US government's actions.