Nigerian govt receives 4,000 refugees displaced by Boko Haram from Cameroon

The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons on Thursday said it was prepared to receive 4,000 Nigerian refugees from the Cameroon Republic.

The commission’s director, Lawal Hamidu, made this known to newsmen when he led a team to receive the refugees at the Yola International Airport.

He said the refugees would be kept at Duware transitional camp when they arrive this Thursday.

Hamidu explained that the transitional camp has basic social amenities, including clinic, water and electric supply and adequate security.

He said, “We are in Yola to receive Nigerian refugees who fled to Cameroon some years ago to escape Boko Haram attacks.

“The refugees will arrive at Yola International Airport on Thursday and all necessary arrangement is in place.”

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Deputy Representative of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Roger Hollo, said he was satisfied with the standard process of transporting the refugees and assured that the UN commission would work with stakeholders for the successful evacuation of the refugees.

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