Nigerian students in Sudan flee for safety out of fear due to ongoing fighting

In the Republic of Sudan, where a brutal military conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary group, Rapid Support Force, has killed 330 lives and injured 3,200, Nigerian students are abandoning their homes for safety.

As the violence that started on April 8 entered its 13th day on Friday, thousands of civilians had also been forced to flee the capital, Khartoum, as a result of the clashes. These countries included Tanzania, Uganda, and Japan.

The RSF paramilitary group and the Sudanese Armed Forces, both commanded by General Mohamed Dagalo, were previously partners.

1,262 or more Nigerian students have requested that the Federal Government relocate them from Sudan.

The Federal Government announced on Thursday that it has applied for permission to evacuate Nigerians caught in the violent conflict, particularly students.

It reaffirmed the need for a cease-fire so that foreign nationals may be evacuated.

On the other hand, Umar Abubakar, the president of the Jigawa State Students Association in Sudan, who resided in Mujahideen, sent our correspondent a voice message on Friday with the sound of gunfire in the background.

Abubakar said, “After prayer this morning, we are running for our lives. The situation is very serious. As you can hear the gunshots in the background, please pray for us.”