Attacks:Nigerian Government Tells Citizens To Leave Lebanon

         Mohammed Shosanya

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM),has urged Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country on account of frequent on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon.

The agency gave the charge in a statement on Wednesday signed  by Abdur-Rahman Balogun,

Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM,Abuja

It said,though information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe,the agency advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.

It added:” Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) is hereby advising Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation.

“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.”