Abuja, June 10, 2026 – Not less than 270 Nigerian evacuees from South Africa due to xenophobic attacks are expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Thursday morning.
The Ministry of Federal Affairs announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
According to a statement issued by Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Spokesperson for the ministry, the evacuees are to land at about 5:00 a.m. in a flight operated by Air Peace.
The evacuation flight was initially scheduled for Monday but was later shifted to Wednesday due to what the ministry described as unforeseen logistical considerations.
The plane is expected to depart the Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg, on Wednesday night through a repatriation exercise fully funded by the federal government.
“Upon arrival, the evacuees will undergo documentation and profiling procedures and will receive appropriate assistance and support before being reunited with their families,” the ministry said..
