Ukraine Invasion: Nigerians Storm Russian Embassy In Abuja, Protest Against Putin

Nigerians have continued to condemn the military invasion of Ukraine by storming the Russian Embassy in Abuja.

The Nigerians on Monday stormed the embassy to express their displeasure over the order given by Russian President Vladimir Putin to the military to attack Ukraine.

The protesters, who wore T-shirts with the inscription “Stop the war”, carried placards and also chanted songs saying “Putin, let there be peace”, “We are parents of Nigerians trapped in Ukraine”.

Some of the protesters, which include parents, friends and loved ones of stranded and fleeing Nigerians in Ukraine, lamented the horrific reports they’ve been receiving about their loved ones/wards.

The protesters also called for peace between the countries and asked the Russian president to order the withdrawal of troops from Ukraine.

Russia vs Ukraine: 130 Nigerians Arrive Nigerian Embassy In Romania

Meanwhile,130 Nigerians who fled from Ukraine have arrived at the Nigerian Embassy in Romania.

The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

Aduda stated that the embassy in Romania has also provided accommodation for the fleeing citizens while arrangements are being made to evacuate them to Nigeria.

He also disclosed that the country’s embassy in Budapest, Hungary have received and accommodated 74 Nigerians safely and have also provided shelter for them.

The Foreign Affairs Ministry official added that the Nigerians are being documented for subsequent travel arrangements back to the country.

He said another batch of about 200 Nigerians is expected in Budapest later in the day, adding that 52 persons have been received at the country’s embassy in Warsaw, Poland.