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Another Batch Of 131 Nigerians Evacuated From Sudan Arrives Abuja Airport

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced that another batch of Nigerians evacuated from Sudan have arrived at the federal capital territory (FCT).

Sharing photos and video of the returnees via its Twitter page, the NiDCOM said the batch — which comprises 131 Nigerians, including 124 adults and seven infants — arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja at about 1:45 pm.

“Another batch of Evacuees: 131 Nigerian nationals (evacuees) 124 Adults, 7 Infants that departed Port Sudan International Airport landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja at 1:45 pm via Tarco Airline B737-300 Aircraft today Saturday, 6th May 2023,” the statement reads.

KanyiDaily recalls that the Federal Government had announced that all stranded Nigerians have been successfully evacuated from crisis-ridden Sudan.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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