Bombings: FG tells Nigerians to leave Lebanon, hints at evacuation plan

The Nigerian Government has urged Nigerians residing in Lebanon to return home, citing escalating violence in the region.

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), issued the advisory following the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which has led to heightened tensions and attacks in parts of Lebanon.

NiDCOM advised Nigerians to consider leaving the country while commercial flights remain operational, given the uncertain security situation.

NiDCOM confirmed that information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that many Nigerians have already relocated from more volatile areas, particularly in the Southern part of the country, and are currently in safer locations.

“We have been informed that most Nigerians have moved to safer regions and are relatively secure, but we continue to urge them to remain vigilant until a ceasefire is in place,” the statement said.

In the same vein, the Federal Government hinted at a move to evacuate Nigerians in Lebanon as hostility between Israel and Iran escalated.

On Tuesday, October 1, Iran fired 200 ballistic missiles at Israel in response to the killings of Iran-backed militant leaders.

Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan lie between Iran and Israel and would be affected by the violence.

In a message on X.com on Tuesday evening, the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, through his handle, @DOlusegun, said: “Alert! All Nigerians in Lebanon are expected to get in touch with the Nigerian mission for profiling and documentation and subsequent evacuation.”