Xenophobia: 270 Nigerians evacuated from S’Africa return Thursday

The initial group of 270 Nigerian citizens who were repatriated from South Africa due to recent xenophobic violence is expected to land in Lagos on Thursday. This evacuation marks the first wave of Nigerians returning home following the unrest. The Nigerian government has been working to facilitate the safe return of its citizens affected by the attacks.

This event highlights the ongoing challenges of xenophobia in South Africa and the efforts being made to protect and repatriate affected Nigerian nationals.