Sunday, October 6, 2024 -The Federal Government has announced that no Nigerian life has been lost in Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
As Israel intensifies its airstrikes in
Lebanon, the Nigerian government has commenced preparations to evacuate its
citizens from the conflict zone.
In a statement issued on Saturday by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, the
government confirmed that the Nigerian Embassy in Lebanon has been actively
working to ensure the safety of Nigerians.
The statement emphasized the government’s
commitment to protecting its nationals during the crisis.
“The Federal Government has begun
preparations to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon. It is pertinent to mention
that no Nigerian life has been lost since the beginning of the conflict,” the
statement read.
The Ministry added that the Nigerian Embassy
had previously advised citizens in Lebanon to voluntarily evacuate, with
commercial flights still operational.
Those in southern Lebanon, where the
fighting has been most intense, were relocated to safer areas, such as Beirut,
with the help of community leaders.
The government reassured Nigerians that it
is in contact with relevant stakeholders and is committed to ensuring the safe
return of all its citizens.
This comes as the conflict between Israel
and Hezbollah escalates, with Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah
strongholds across Lebanon and ground troops conducting operations near the
border.
The violence, which has continued for nearly
a year, has now evolved into full-scale warfare.
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