Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, the Federal Government has cautioned against the illegal recruitment of Nigerian citizens into foreign armed conflicts.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, warning that Nigerians who participate in foreign conflicts do so at their own risk.
According to the statement, the minister expressed grave concern over the rising and alarming cases of Nigerian citizens being illegally recruited to take part in foreign armed conflicts and outlined steps being taken by the government to curb the negative trend.
The Federal Government reiterated its commitment to protecting citizens abroad and urged Nigerians to avoid involvement in conflicts outside the country’s borders.
