SUDAN CRISIS: Nigerian students, families arrive at Port Sudan

A group of Nigerians who were fleeing the war in Sudan have arrived at Port Sudan, with more

expected to arrive soon. The Nigerian government has already made arrangements to airlift them back home, with the Nigerian Air Force, Azman Air, and Air Peace offering their services. Air Peace has even offered their service for free.

 

The first batch of Nigerians who arrived at Port Sudan were nine people whose bus had broken down and had to stay overnight at an RSF checkpoint. The tire of their bus had exploded near the checkpoint, but luckily they were able to join another bus sent by the transport company.

 

While on their way, they learned that the rest of the students who were also being evacuated from Sudan had been held up after the city of Atbara. But the nine people were not affected by the delay and were able to reach Port Sudan without any issues.

 

Upon arrival at Port Sudan, they met about 40 Nigerian students, some with their families, who had made their own arrangements to leave their accommodations and come directly to Port Sudan. These students were said to be from Madani, a city south of Khartoum in neighbouring Jazeera State.

 

The Nigerian government had evacuated the Nigerians from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, and they were being brought back to Nigeria. This development provides hope for other Nigerians still in Sudan who are seeking a way out of the war-torn country.