In a powerful display of humanitarian action, a fresh batch of over 200 stranded Nigerian citizens has been successfully rescued and repatriated from Libya, bringing relief and renewed hope to families across the country.
The returnees, who arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, late Monday night, were airlifted back home through the collaborative efforts of the Federal Government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Many of them had endured months—and in some cases, years—of harrowing experiences in detention centers and makeshift camps.
According to officials, the rescued individuals include women, children, and young men who were victims of trafficking, exploitation, and unsafe migration routes in their desperate bid for a better life abroad.
“We’re committed to giving our citizens a second chance at life,” a government representative said, adding that immediate medical screening, psychological support, and reintegration programs await the returnees.
As Nigeria intensifies efforts to curb irregular migration, the successful evacuation underscores the ongoing plight of thousands still trapped abroad—hoping to one day make it back home.
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