BREAKING: Lagos Govt Evacuates Over 300 Nigerian Pilgrims From Israel

By - LagosCityReporters 10 October 2023 Comments (0) 1 Mins Read

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government of Lagos State has successfully airlifted and returned to the country, three hundred and ten (310) Nigerians who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel.

Governor Sanwo-Olu confirmed the development via his verified X handle on Tuesday.

The Christian pilgrims were returned amidst the ongoing crisis between Israel and Palestine.

Hundreds of people have been killed in Gaza in retaliatory strikes by the Israeli air force following an offensive attack by Palestine militia group, Hamas.

”I’m happy to announce that we have successfully airlifted and returned all three hundred and ten (310) citizens who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel.

”I want to thank you all for your concern, and I must also express my joy to our Ministry of Home Affairs for a job well done.

”We pray for peace in Israel, and indeed the world at large,” Sanwo Olu announced on the microblogging platform on Tuesday.