Leave now, FG advises Nigerians in Lebanon over Israel attacks

The Federal Government through Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider moving out of the country now that commercial flights are still in operation.
In a statement released the the Commission on Wednesday over the worries by the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli government.

According to the statement, though information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe, the commission hereby advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.
“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”, the statement concluded.
Report has it that since last October, more than 1,700 people have been killed in Lebanon, including over 100 children, 194 women and mor than 346,000 people are confirmed to have been displaced from their homes. 

Government estimates put this number as high as one million. Another 128,000 people both Syrian and Lebanese – have crossed into Syria,.also since October 8th, Hizbullah attacks on Israel have killed 49 people with over 60,000 people displaced from their homes.