Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians and other Africans whose visas were recently revoked by the United States government to return home immediately to avoid possible arrest by U.S. immigration authorities.
In a post shared on his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, Sani advised affected individuals not to be deceived by the comfort of life abroad, reminding them that “no matter how good it feels, it will never be home.”
He wrote: “Nigerians and other thousands of Africans whose visas were recently revoked by President Trump should hasten and leave the country 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 it’s not your father’s house.”
Sani’s warning follows reports that President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked over 80,000 U.S. visas since January 2025, which is more than double the figure recorded the previous year.
According to a U.S. State Department report released last Thursday, the revoked visas include: 16,000 linked to drunk driving offences, 12,000 for assault-related issues, and 8,000 student visas.
Other reasons for the cancellations include terrorism links, criminal records, visa overstays, and public safety concerns.
The development has sparked widespread concern among African immigrants in the U.S., many of whom are uncertain about their legal status following the mass revocations.