The President of the Nigerian community in Seychelles, Mathias Adidi, has alerted journalist, Oseni Rufai, over the alleged arrest of Nigerian nationals in the country.

According to Mr. Adidi, a drug syndicate in Nigeria is using Nigerians to smuggle drugs into Seychelles.

In a tweet on Sunday, July 2, 2023, Adidi claimed that seven Nigerian nationals were arrested on Friday.

“I am Mathias Adidi the president of the Nigerian community in Seychelles. Please help us inform Nigerians . Someone in Nigeria is sending Nigerians to bring drugs to Seychelles. And is not safe they are been arrested every day. Last Friday 7 Nigerians where arrested,” he wrote.