Israeli Attack: Nigerian govt advises citizens to leave Lebanon

• NIDCOM expressed concerns
  

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The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NIDCOM), has advised citizens in Lebanon to leave the country, while commercial flights are still in operation.

NIDCOM’s advice comes as Israel said it had begun an invasion of southern Lebanon after two weeks of attacks.

Lebanese authorities say the attacks have caused the deaths of more than 1,000 people and forced up to a million to flee their homes.

The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, said the operation was “limited, localised, and targeted ground raids” against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group.

But, in a statement, NIDCOM said the attacks were worrying.

The statement reads: “We hereby advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.

“NIDCOM also noted that no accident or injury to citizens in the Middle Eastern country have been recorded.”

“Nigerians are equally advised to liase with our Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety,” adding that President Bola Tinubu is concerned about their welfare.”