Several Nigerians migrating to Italy and other European countries by land regularly perish on the desert and in the sea after facing all manners of humiliation.
A collage of pictures of the deceased
A Nigerian lady who lives in Italy, Mercy Alex, has shared photos of fellow citizens who lost their lives in the search for greener pastures abroad.
According to information gathered online, the Nigerians died while trying to reach Italy through the Mediterranean sea.
Mercy Alex who posted the photos which have gone viral online wrote; "After risking their lives no one live to tell the story, with tears in my eyes I pray may their soul rest in peace Amen".
Nigerians have often times being discouraged about their desperation for better economic opportunities abroad at the detriment of their lives.
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