UK Judge Spares Nigerian Drug Dealer From Deportation Over ‘Evil Spirits’ Fear

UK Judge Spares Nigerian Drug Dealer From Deportation Over ‘Evil Spirits’ Fear

A Nigerian man convicted of armed robbery and drug dealing has been spared deportation from the UK after a judge ruled that his belief in being “possessed” could put him at risk if returned to Nigeria. The unnamed offender, sentenced to prison in 2011 and later jailed again for drug-related crimes, successfully appealed his deportation on human rights grounds.…….READ MORE 

The ruling cited concerns over inadequate mental health care in Nigeria and societal attitudes toward demonic possession, which could endanger his well-being. Despite being classified as a “high risk” to the public, the man remains in the UK under mental health care supervision.

The decision has sparked debates, with critics questioning why the UK should bear responsibility for a foreign national with a criminal record. The case is set for further legal review.