264 Nigerian travelers had their visas revoked upon arrival in Saudi Arabia.

In a surprising and unprecedented turn of events, Saudi Arabian authorities have canceled the visas of 264 Nigerian passengers upon their arrival in the country via Air Peace, a major Nigerian carrier. The authorities have taken a firm stance, insisting that the airline must promptly return the passengers to Nigeria, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding this unexpected development.

The saga unfolded when Air Peace, one of Nigeria’s leading airlines, transported 264 passengers from Kano to Saudi Arabia. However, upon their arrival, the passengers were met with an unexpected and unwelcome surprise The cancellation of their visas by Saudi authorities. This abrupt decision has left both the affected passengers and the airline in a state of bewilderment, with speculations arising about the reasons behind the cancellation.

The cancellation of visas for such a large number of passengers has far-reaching implications for both the individuals affected and the airline. From the passengers’ perspective, this turn of events has undoubtedly caused distress and uncertainty. Having prepared for their journey and likely having various plans in place, they now find themselves in a foreign country with canceled visas and an uncertain future.

For Air Peace, the situation poses not only a logistical challenge but also raises questions about the diplomatic and operational aspects of international travel. The airline is now tasked with the responsibility of safely returning the affected passengers to Nigeria, navigating the complexities of such an unexpected and large-scale operation.

On landing, the Saudi Arabian authorities announced that all the passengers’ visas were cancelled
They insisted that the airline should return them to Nigeria
Saudi Arabian authorities have cancelled the visas of all 264 passengers airlifted by Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, upon arrival in the country from Kano.

They insisted that the airline should return them to Nigeria.

It was reported that the flight took off from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, via the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, on Sunday night and arrived in Saudi Arabia’s major city, Jeddah, on Monday without issues.

However, on landing, the Saudi Arabian authorities announced that all the passengers’ visas were cancelled.

When the Nigerian embassy waded in Saudi authorities was said to have reduced the number of passengers that would be returned to 170 from 264.

Saudi Air has been operating directly from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia and since Air Peace started flight service to the Middle East nation at relatively lower fares, it has been receiving high patronage and as a Nigerian carrier, it helps to conserve foreign exchange for the country.