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11th batch of Nigerian evacuees from Sudan arrive Abuja

Another batch of 143 Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says a total of 1,984 Nigerians have now returned from war-torn Sudan after 128 more evacuees, making up the 11th batch arrived in Abuja under the country’s evacuation program.

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NiDCOM made this known in a statement on Wednesday.

“The 11th batch of Evacuees: 128 Nationals that departed Port Sudan International Airport, landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 9am local time on May 10 via Tarco Air,” NiDCOM’s statement read. “Making a total of 1,984 evacuees so far. No Nigerian life has been lost so far.”