A fresh batch of 143 stranded Nigerian returnees from Libya have arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
They were received on Tuesday by the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria.
According to NEMA Director-General, Mustapha Ahmed, “The Returnees were brought back to Nigeria through the Cargo Wing of the MMIA, with Al Buraq Air Boeing 737-800 registration number 5A – DMG at about 1518 hours
“The profile of the individuals consists of 96 male adults, eight boys are eight, and one male toddler. We had a total of 36 female adults, a girl, and a female toddler.
“Among them are a female and a male adult with serious medical issues.”
The coordinator did not, however, disclose the nature of their sickness.