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107 Stranded Nigerians Evacuated From Libya
A new batch of Nigerians stranded in Libya have been evacuated by the Federal Government.
This was disclosed by Amb. Kabiru Musa, Charge D’affaires en titre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya, who stated that 107 Nigerians were evacuated.
He said the evacuees would arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday.
Musa noted that the rescue operation was carried out by the Federal Government, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
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He also disclosed that 700 stranded Nigerians have been evacuated from Libya in 2023 only.
Musa stated, “107 stranded Nigerians departed Misrata International Airport aboard chartered flight No.UZ189 at 13:15 local time and are expected to arrive [at] the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, same Tuesday evening.
“Among the evacuees are 49 males, 48 females, eight children and two 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.”