- Ebienfa, revealed that about 1,000 Nigerians, most of them students, are currently affected by the crisis in the country
- According to him, authorities are working to ensure that Nigerians in the troubled region are safely brought back home
- The retaliatory strikes triggered air-defense alerts, temporary closure of airspaces, and reports of casualties in some areas
The Federal Government has begun arrangements to evacuate Nigerian citizens currently stranded in Iran following rising tensions across the Middle East.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, revealed that about 1,000 Nigerians, most of them students, are currently affected by the crisis in the country.
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Ebienfa explained that the ministry convened an inter-ministerial meeting on Friday to finalize plans for a possible evacuation route through Armenia.
According to him, authorities are working to ensure that Nigerians in the troubled region are safely brought back home.
The situation intensified after coordinated military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran last Saturday.
Both nations described the attacks as pre-emptive operations targeting Iranian military installations and facilities linked to nuclear and missile development.
Reports indicated that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed during the first wave of strikes, which focused on strategic military and leadership locations.
In response, Iranian forces reportedly launched attacks on U.S. military bases and installations in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
The retaliatory strikes triggered air-defense alerts, temporary closure of airspaces, and reports of casualties in some areas.
The escalating conflict has also caused disruptions across several countries, including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, and Israel.
Amid the growing instability, the Nigerian government recently announced the suspension of pilgrimages to Israel.
Authorities also issued a travel advisory urging Nigerians in Iran and nearby Gulf nations to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary movement, and comply with safety instructions from local authorities.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it continues to maintain close communication with Nigerian diplomatic missions in the region while collaborating with international partners to ensure the safety of citizens abroad.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Embassy in Kuwait, which also oversees Bahrain, has advised Nigerians in both countries to stay alert and strictly follow official safety guidelines.
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