Nigerians to Leave Lebanon Amid Israeli Strikes – NIDCOM

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians in Lebanon to consider leaving the country while commercial flights are still in operation.

NIDCOM said the advice is a result of its worry over the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government.

Lebanese authorities say the attacks have caused the death of more than 1,000 people and forced up to a million to flee their homes.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation was “limited, localised, and targeted ground raids” against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, NIDCOM said the attacks were worrying.

The agency said information received from the Nigerian community in Lebanon stated that, “most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe, we hereby advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.”

“It is gratifying to note that thus far, no Nigerian has witnessed any form of accident or injury and wish to advise them to continue to remain safe while the war lasts.”

“Nigerians are equally advised to liase with our Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety and be rest assured that their welfare and safety is of utmost concern to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” the statement read.