*The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission advises the citizens resident in Lebanon to consider leaving the country, especially now that commercial flights are still in operation, encouraging them to liaise with the West African country鈥檚 Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety

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Amid escalating tensions resulting from Israeli forces battling Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has urged Nigerians resident in Lebanon to consider leaving the country, especially now that commercial flights are still in operation in the region.

NiDCOM said the advice is a result of its worry over the attacks on Hezbollah and other areas in Lebanon by Israeli Government.

Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, CEO of NiDCOM

Israel recently shifted its focus from the devastating war in Gaza, sparked by the October 7 attacks by Iran-backed Hamas, to securing its northern border with Lebanon.

As the Security Council met, Israeli forces were battling Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, following 鈥渢argeted ground raids鈥� across the border by Israel Tuesday, agency report stated.

Over 1,000 people have died since last week, in fighting that has included Israeli strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs.

Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit at NiDCOM, in a statement said 鈥渢hough information from the Nigerian community in Lebanon indicated that most Nigerians have relocated from the southern part and are now relatively safe, we hereby advise them to keep safe until the ceasefire is in place.鈥�

The statement noted: 鈥淚t is gratifying to note that thus far, no Nigerian has witnessed any form of accident or injury and wish to advise them to continue to remain safe while the war lasts.

鈥淣igerians are equally advised to liaise with our Embassy in Lebanon for necessary guidance regarding their safety, and be rest assured that their welfare and safety is of utmost concern to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.鈥�