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Russian invasion: Buhari govt evacuates Ukraine-based Nigerians from Poland borders [Photos]
Following the military invasion of Ukraine by Russia, many residents, including Nigerians, have been forced to flee to neighbouring countries.
On Sunday, February 27, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama announced that Nigeria will soon begin the evacuation of citizens its diplomatic mission received in Hungary, Poland, and Romania.
On Wednesday, March 1, the Nigerian Embassy in Warsaw, the capital of Poland, began the evacuation of Ukraine-based Nigerians in Polish borders.
According to TheCable, the evacuation was led by Nigeria’s ambassador to Poland, C.O. Ugwu, was said to have commenced on February 26.
Several of the evacuees reportedly said they were received by embassy staff at the borders, and thereafter moved to Warsaw.
They were also said to have commended the embassy for the good treatment, feeding, and accommodation provided for them.