The Koreans John Sun Phil, Jang Sung Chol, Che Chun Hyok, Pak Yong Gon , R I  Yong IL, Ri Hak Su, and Ri Tong Nam were deported by the order of the  Minister of Interior based on the powers conferred on him by the Immigration Act 2015.

According to a press statement signed by
Sunday James, Service Public Relations Officer, they were deported to their country of origin on the available flight through Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.