The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 2,518 evacuated Nigerians have arrived the country from the Republic of Sudan.
Its Director General, Mustapha Ahmed, at a press briefing on Sunday in Abuja, said they were airlifted in 15 flights.
He said 23 of the evacuees were sick on arrival and were receiving treatment at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada and the Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Abuja.
“With a total of 15 flights, a total of 2,518 were brought back home all safely. No life was lost. A total of 23 sick evacuees were received. Out of the number 10 were treated on arrival within the airport. While 13 were taken 108 Nigerian Air Force hospital Abuja. Among them is an 8-day old baby who was delivered while the mother was awaiting airlift from Port Sudan. The baby is currently being treated for jaundice at the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada,” he said.
