Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced the return of 310 Nigerians who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel.
The governor thanked all, including friends and loved ones of the pilgrims, for their concerns and prayers, reserving praise also for the Ministry of Home Affairs for ensuring the safe return of the pilgrims.
He wrote in an Instagram post with photos of the pilgrims, “Good morning Lagos, I’m happy to announce that we have successfully airlifted and returned all our 310 citizens who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel.
“I want to thank all our associates, including friends and loved ones of the pilgrims for their concerns and prayers.
“Big well-done to our Ministry of Home Affairs for their diligence and hard work.
“We pray for peace in Israel, and indeed the world at large.”
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Israel is at war with Hamas after the Palestinian militant group’s devastating and surprising attack last week that left at least 900 people dead in Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday that the Israeli military was going on the offense against Hamas with a force “like never before.”
Israel has now pounded the enclave with airstrikes. More than 680 Palestinians have been killed, according to Gaza’s health ministry.
Hamas said civilian hostages would be executed and the killings broadcast if Israel targets people in Gaza without warning. The group claims to be holding more than 100 hostages, including Israeli army officers.
US President Joe Biden said at least 11 Americans were killed in the Hamas attacks and others are likely being held as hostages.
