UPDATED: 258 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa over xenophobia attacks arrive in Lagos

Premiumtimesng | 11-06-2026 11:08pm |

A total of 258 Nigerians who were evacuated from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks have arrived in Lagos. The returnees were transported on a government-arranged flight, which was coordinated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with other relevant agencies. This evacuation effort underscores the Nigerian government's response to the safety concerns of its citizens abroad.

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