The evacuated Nigerians
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos –
The Federal Government has intensified its rescue operation efforts by evacuating another batch of 107 Nigerians stranded in Libya.
The evacuees arrived the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Tuesday.
This is contained in a statement issued by Amb. Kabiru Musa, Charge D’affiares entitre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya.
The statement said: “The federal government in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have successfully carried out four evacuation exercise, repatriating about 700 stranded Nigerians from Libya in 2023 already.
“107 stranded Nigerians departed Misrata International Airport aboard chattered flight No.UZ189 at 13.15 local time and are expected to arrive the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos same Tuesday evening.
“Among the evacuees are 49 Males, 48 Females, 8 children and 2 infants.
“Nigeria with the support of the IOM will continue to intensify efforts to rescue, protect and ensure the safe return of all stranded migrants in Libya,” Musa said.
