According to the Lagos State Government, 310 Nigerians who traveled to Israel on a pilgrimage were airlifted there and returned.
On Tuesday, Governor Sanwo Olu tweeted about this.
Due to the current turmoil in Israel, the Nigerians had to be evacuated.
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”I’m happy to announce that we have successfully airlifted and returned all three hundred and ten (310) citizens who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel.
”I want to thank you all for your concern and I must also express my joy to our Ministry of Home Affairs for a job well done.
”We pray for peace in Israel, and indeed the world at large.” Sanwo Olu wrote on X.