The federal government has been told to act immediately and rescue Nigerians living in Ukraine.

This comes after Nigerians in the country cried out on social media after Russia attacked Ukrainian cities early on Thursday morning.

They claimed the Nigerian embassy in Ukraine had earlier given them assurances to be calm that nothing was going to happen.

On the contrary, they started hearing explosions and gunshots today and they no longer feel safe.

They were able to make it to the train station but they are now stranded as many people are attempting to leave the city at once.