Photos ⬇ The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has disclosed, “129 nationals” have arrived in Abuja from Port Sudan International Airport.
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| “129 Evacuees” arrive at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja |
The Nigerian evacuees landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja around 9:25am, Monday 8 May, 2023 via Tarco Air, as disclosed by NIDCOM.
According to NIDCOM, so far, “a total of 1600 evacuees” have arrived Nigeria since evacuation of Nigerian citizens from war-torn Sudan started, also “no Nigerian life has been lost”.
The heavy unrest caused by fighting between the Army of Sudan and the paramilitary force in Sudan is forcing foreign nationals to flee the North African country.
Hundreds of lives have been lost, with several others left with various degrees of injury as a result of the fighting.
NIDCOM disclosed: “129 Nationals that departed Port Sudan International Airport, landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 9:25 am local time on May 8 via Tarco Air.
“Making a total of 1,600 evacuees so far.
“The good news is, no Nigerian life has been lost so far.”
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Photos: @nidcom_gov
