Saudi Arabia Explains Reason For Turning Back 177 Nigerian Passengers

It was reported that Air Peace Flight No. P4-752 had airlifted 264 passengers from the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos and the Aminu Kano International Airport and had landed at the King Abdulaziz International Airport – Hajj Terminal Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Monday, 13th November, 2023.

It was on arrival at the Hajj Terminal that the Saudi Immigration authorities informed the passengers that their visas had been cancelled. Consequently, 177 passengers were made to return in same flight back to Nigeria. Only 87 passengers were cleared by immigration and allowed entry into Jeddah.