198 Nigerians Sent ๐ From Saudi Arabia.
At least 198 Nigerians who have been living illegally in Saudi Arabia have returned home after the Saudi government threatened to expel undocumented workers and illegal immigrants.
The Nigerians arrived at the Aminu Kanu International Airport✈ on Saturday morning and were received by officials of the National Emergency Management Agency.
It was gathered that they had avoided sanctions by returning home voluntarily under a 90-day amnesty offered by the Saudi Arabian government.
The amnesty had been due to expire on June 25 but it was extended by 30 more days.
Those who fail to return under the amnesty risk ๐ธfines, ⛓jail terms and deportation.
It is learnt that with this the Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of all 1,800 Nigerians illegally residing in Saudi Arabia.
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