Lagos airlifts 310 pilgrims from Israel

The Lagos State Government has successfully airlifted and returned 310 citizens who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel.

This was announced by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, via his X handle on Tuesday.

Sanwo-Olu tweeted, “I’m happy to announce that we have successfully airlifted and returned all three hundred and ten 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.”

The Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission has also announced the suspension of all pilgrimages to Israel and Jordan, as a result of the ongoing crisis.