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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The United Kingdom and Nigeria have signed an agreement to speed up the deportation of criminals.<\/p>\n

The deal will see offenders receive new travel documents within five working days.<\/p>\n

The UK removed 13 Nigerians on Thursday, including eight foreign criminals and five who overstayed their visas.<\/p>\n

Home Secretary Priti Patel confirmed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The official noted that the MoU on migration issues would tackle illegal migration and the significant threat it poses to both nations.<\/p>\n

Patel said the countries will share their expertise and take the fight against persons responsible for criminality and security breaches.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis landmark agreement will increase the deportation of dangerous foreign criminals to make our streets and country safer\u201d, Patel added.<\/p>\n

The UK Home Office has signed similar agreements with Serbia, Albania and India.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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