Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad after reports of deaths in Ukraine
Summary
Nigeria's government has warned its citizens not to join foreign armies after reports that some Nigerians were killed in Ukraine. Officials say people are being misled with false promises of jobs and education, then find themselves in danger in war zones. The Nigerian government and other African countries are investigating and trying to bring affected individuals back home.Key Facts
- Nigeria warns its citizens against joining foreign conflicts after deaths in Ukraine.
- Nigerian officials say people are being falsely promised jobs and education to lure them into war zones.
- Victims are sometimes forced to sign contracts in foreign languages and have their travel documents taken away.
- Nigeria is working with international partners to investigate and raise awareness about these issues.
- Ukrainian officials reported two Nigerians killed in combat; Nigeria has not confirmed these deaths.
- About 1,400 people from 36 African countries have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia.
- Kenya has issued a similar warning, and South Africa is working to repatriate citizens involved in conflicts.
- Recruitment of Africans into foreign conflicts has occurred in the past, such as during the Yugoslav wars.
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