Mediaboss Marketing

No fewer than 163 Nigerians who have been stranded in Libya voluntarily returned to the country on Tuesday, February 14.

Nigerian returnees from Libya on arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos Photo credit: Daily Trust

Their return was facilitated by the International Oganisation for Migration (IOM), following the federal governments request for its assistance after confirming that some Nigerians were willing to return home.

Daily Trust reports that aircraft conveying the returnees landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) around 3:30pm.

READ ALSO: 92 immigrants deported from US to Africa

Three of the deportees require medical care Photo credit: Daily Trust

They were received at the Hajj terminal by the National Emergency Management Agency, (NEMA).

The returnees comprised of 92 adult females; 62 adult males; seven children, and two infants.

Addressing newsmen, the director general of NEMA, Alhaji Mohammed Sidi, represented by the deputy director, Search and Rescue, Dr. Abdullahi Onimode, said the deportees would be given some token to go back to their respective destinations.

PAY ATTENTION: Get the latest news on NAIJ.com News App

They voluntarily returned from Libya Photo Credit: Daily Trust

Some of the deportees who appeared trumatised said they will never leave Nigeria again.

A month ago, 140 Nigerians were deported from Libya and were received at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos by the South-West coordinator of NEMA, Dr. Onimode Bamdele.

Three weeks ago, the Nigerian government warned citizens against going to Libya for now following the purported killing of black immigrants in the country.

See more photos below.

Their return was facilitated by the International Organization of Migration (IOM) Photo credit: Daily Trust

Elated Nigerian returnee in prayer mood on arrival Photo credit: Daily Trust

Another elated Nigerian giving praises on arrival Photo credit: Daily Trust

One of the deportees being assisted

The deported Nigerians assembled at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos

Think it is important? Share with your friends!

More here:
163 stranded Nigerians arrive Lagos airport from Libya (photos) - NAIJ.COM