Xenophobia: Tinubu vows to protect Nigerians abroad as FG evacuates 258

Sunnewsonline | 12-06-2026 04:48pm |

The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully evacuated 258 citizens from the Republic of South Africa amid rising xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other foreign nationals. This action comes as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to ensure the safety and protection of Nigerians living abroad. The evacuation marks the first batch of a planned operation to assist those affected by the recent violence. The government continues to monitor the situation closely and is taking necessary steps to safeguard its citizens overseas.

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