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Lagos Airlifts 310 Pilgrims From Jerusalem, Amid Isreal-Hamas Crisis

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu has announced the successful airlifting of three hundred and ten Nigerian citizens who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, amid the Israel crisis.

The Palestinian Hamas militant group launched an attack which is considered unprecedented, on Israel on October 8.

Sanwo-olu made this announcement in a tweet that was posted on his X page on Tuesday morning.

He also thanked the ministry of Home Affairs for their contribution to the safe transportation of the pilgrims.

 “I’m happy to announce that we have successfully airlifted and returned all three hundred and ten (310) citizens who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel.

“I want to thank you all for your concern and I must also express my joy to our Ministry of Home Affairs for a job well done.

“We pray for peace in Israel, and indeed the world at large.” the tweet read.

Chioma Kalu

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