A group of 258 Nigerians returned to their home country on an Air Peace flight as part of the Federal Government's evacuation program, marking a significant moment of relief for those who had faced years of xenophobic attacks and discrimination in South Africa. Among the returnees, there were harrowing accounts of violence, including one individual who reported that their friend had suffered severe injuries, including the loss of an eye. The situation has raised concerns about the safety of Nigerians in South Africa, prompting discussions about the costs associated with their deportation, which the South African government has indicated it may charge to Nigeria. The returnees expressed a mix of exhaustion and relief as they arrived back in Nigeria, highlighting the challenges they faced during their time abroad.
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