The United States Embassy for Nigeria took to its official Facebook page to announce another evacuation of United States citizens from Nigeria.
This is due to the coronavirus outbreak which has killed 264,000 people worldwide.
Interested citizens were said to have indicated readiness to leave the country to be with their loved ones back home.
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They wrote:
Another U.S. repatriation flight departed Lagos today with 270 American citizens aboard an Omni Air International flight bound for Dulles Airport in Virginia. As always, the smooth departure was due to the tireless efforts of the Consulate Lagos team and the great cooperation of our Nigerian partners. We wish everyone aboard a safe flight as they rejoin family and friends. Stay Healthy!
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK