The Federal Government has disclosed that about 117 irregular Nigerian migrants have been brought back from Libya.
This was contained in a statement issued by Kabiru Musa, Nigeria’s ambassador to Libya, noting that the evacuation was carried out in alliance with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
Musa said the Nigerian citizens were brought back on Tuesday and the affected persons comprising 89 men, 22 women, two children, four infants are anticipated to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at 6 pm.
He stated that 48 individuals released from Libyan detention facilities were part of the evacuees.
He said, “Again, we have successfully evacuated another 117 stranded Nigerians who were irregular migrants in Libya.
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“They left today, Nov. 1, at 13.00 hrs from the Tripoli International Airport and are expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos at 18. 00 hrs (Nigerian time).
“The evacuees include 89 men, 22 women, two children, and four infants. Among the 117 evacuees, 48 of them were released from Libyan detention centres and this was facilitated by the Nigerian government.
“The federal government is committed to ensuring that no Nigerian is left stranded in a foreign country. The Nigerian mission in Tripoli will continue to work with the Libyan authorities to ensure none of our citizens are unjustly detained and will ensure their voluntary repatriation.”
Source: Cable
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