Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa

The Federal Government evacuated 111 distressed Nigerians from South Africa, including 44 children, amid xenophobia concerns. This brings the total repatriated to 2,037 since June 10, 2026, with funding support from the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

The Federal Government evacuated 111 Nigerians from South Africa due to xenophobic concerns. The returnees arrived in Lagos on October 8, 2026, with support from the Redeemed Christian Church of God, which funded the evacuation.

The Nigerian government has evacuated 111 citizens from South Africa due to ongoing xenophobic violence, raising the total repatriated since June to 2,037. The operation was supported by a donation from the Redeemed Christian Church of God.