The International Organisation for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the federal government, on Tuesday repatriated 155 Nigerian irregular migrants stranded across various parts of Libya.

Kabiru Musa, Charge D’Affaires in charge of the Nigerian Mission in Libya, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

According to Mr Musa, the evacuation, which has become a continuous and regular exercise under the IOM’s voluntary repatriation exercise, seeks to ensure the safe return of stranded Nigerian migrants back home.

Mr Musa stated that the 155 stranded Nigerians departed Mitiga International Airport, Tripoli, aboard flight NO.UZ0189 on Tuesday and are expected to arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday evening.

“With the support of the IOM, today, we carried another repatriation of another 155 stranded Nigerian migrants from Libya, which includes 14 males, 110 females, 23 children and eight infants.

“The Nigerian Mission in Libya, with support from the IOM, again secured the release of 139 irregular Nigerian Migrants who were in detention centres in Libya and have facilitated their return home.

“Upon arrival, they would be received by relevant authorities who will ensure their reintegration into the society,” Mr Musa said.

He also appreciated the Libyan authorities’ support, especially in facilitating the release of irregular migrants in Libyan detention centres.

(NAN)