As citizens ask Buhari to bring thousands of Nigerian students in Ukraine back home
Nigerians in Ukraine have expressed serious anxiety as Russian bombs exploded on Thursday in the Eastern European country.
News Band had earlier reported that Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine after several bombs exploded in and around Kiev, The country’s capital.
A five-storey apartment building was devastated with firefighters were seen battling to extinguish the remains of the blaze.
Several other buildings on the street were seriously damaged, their windows shattered and doorframe hanging in the frigid morning air.
Thick black smoke could be seen billowing from the direction of an airfield, a raft of strategic locations across the country pounded by Moscow’s firepower in an opening barrage.
A policeman said the toll from the bombardment was still being “evaluated” without giving more details.
News Band correspondent reached out to some Nigerians in Ukraine that voluntarily expressed their opinion.
When contacted, Mr. Bernard Ezenagu, A Nigerian Business man in Kiev said bombs are still exploding here and there not quit far from Kiev where he lives but he and family are safe for now.
He said: “I will be brief. There is uncertainty everywhere for now.
“Bombs are still exploding not far from where I live in Kiev.
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“We don’t know exactly what to do but we are safe and waiting for further outcome.
“I will call you again when we feel safer.”
Another Nigerian and resident of Ukraine, Mr. Obinna Madu said the tension and anxiety is high in the part of Russia he lives though he did not mention the exact city.
Below is a WhatsApp chat with our correspondent who contacted him:
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News Band: “Good morning from Nigeria. Which city are you in now in Ukraine and how is the atmosphere there?”
Mr. Madu: “Anxiety. But we are holding on.”
News Band: “Hope you guys are safe and okay?”
Mr. Madu: “Yes we are but there is tension and anxiety.”
When our correspondent tried to call him, he said: “Sorry I can’t talk now. Thanks for checking.”
News Band: “Good to know you are safe.”
In the meantime, Nigerians are asking President Muhammadu Buhari to bring thousands of Nigerian students in Ukraine, estimated to be at least 12,000, back home.
Our correspondent sent the following query to Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry:
“What arrangements is the Nigeria government putting in place to bring thousands of Nigerian students in Ukraine back home?”
No response has been received two hours later.
Credit: News Band
