The fourth batch of willing Nigerians evacuated from South Africa over xenophobic attacks has arrived in the country.
The aircraft conveying the evacuees touched down at the
Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Friday.
Recall that the Federal Government on Thursday announced
that the fourth evacuation flight for Nigerians voluntarily returning from
South Africa will depart Johannesburg at midnight on Thursday with 271
returnees on board.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed in a statement on
Thursday that the Air Peace-operated flight was expected to arrive at the
Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Friday, July 3, 2026.
The first batch arrived in Nigeria on June 9 with a total of
258 persons evacuated. The second batch had 66 willing Nigerians while the
third batch had 269 people.
Scores of South African citizens on
June 30 took to the streets, demanding that foreigners leave their country.
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