No fewer than 310 Lagos State citizens who went on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem have been airlifted home 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.
Good morning Lagos,
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… pic.twitter.com/1gOU3Jtr34
— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) October 10, 2023
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