Nigeria Receives 181 Returnees from Libya Under Assisted Evacuation Programme
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A fresh batch of 181 Nigerians stranded in Libya has arrived in the country through a coordinated evacuation effort backed by the Federal Government and international partners. The return forms part of ongoing interventions aimed at assisting citizens facing difficult conditions abroad.
The group was flown in from Tripoli and landed late on April 27, 2026, at the cargo terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The flight, operated by Air Buraq, marked another phase in the sustained repatriation of vulnerable Nigerians.
The operation was facilitated by the International Organization for Migration in collaboration with the Nigerian government, reinforcing a long-standing partnership focused on voluntary humanitarian returns.
On arrival, officials of the National Emergency Management Agency worked alongside the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons to receive and process the returnees efficiently.
Data released by authorities indicates that the group comprised 159 adults, including 64 men and 95 women. Additionally, 12 children and 10 infants were among those evacuated, reflecting the presence of families caught in migration crises.
Officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service conducted biometric registration and documentation upon arrival. This process is intended to ensure proper identification and support structured reintegration into society.
Humanitarian assistance was immediately provided, including food, clean drinking water, medical care, and psychosocial support. Emergency services and logistics teams were also deployed to ensure the returnees were attended to without delay.
The latest evacuation highlights the ongoing dangers associated with irregular migration routes and underscores the government’s continued efforts to safeguard its citizens. Authorities have reiterated the need for Nigerians to pursue safe and legal migration options while strengthening reintegration programmes for returnees.
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