Return Home – Shehu Sani Urges Nigerians with Revoked U.S. Visas

Former Senator Shehu Sani has sounded a warning to Nigerians and other Africans who recently had their U.S. visas revoked, urging them to consider returning home proactively to avoid potential detention or deportation by U.S. immigration authorities.

In a post on social-media platform X (formerly Twitter), Sani wrote:
“Pack your bags before ICE does it for you.”

Nigerians and other thousands of Africans who’s visas were recently revoked by President Trump should hasten and leave the country and return home before they get arrested by ICE…No matter how long you live in the comfort of your adopted home,you will someday be reminded that…

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) November 10, 2025

The former Kaduna Central lawmaker added that affected individuals should “return home, safe and with dignity,” rather than wait for enforcement action.

Background: What’s Happening with the U.S. Visas?

The remarks come amid a wave of visa revocations by the U.S. Department of State affecting Nigerians and other nationals. One high-profile case involved Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, who confirmed his non-immigrant U.S. visa had been cancelled and that he would not attempt re-application.

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Reports suggest that thousands of Nigerians holding U.S. visas may now face single-entry limitations, shorter validity periods, or outright cancellation, prompting concerns over the status of diaspora communities and travellers.

Sani’s message directly addressed these issues, suggesting that individuals with revoked visas may be vulnerable to actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) if they remain in the country.