The Federal Government says the report that 23 Nigerians convicted for various drug offences in Saudi Arabia have been executed is false, Igbere TV reports.

Igbere TV recalls that there's been a trending report in the media with the names of the convicts awaiting execution in various Saudi prisons for drug related offences.

But in a statement obtained by Igbere TV, Ferdinand Nwonye, Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the report should be disregarded.

He said the Ministry was investigating claims that most of the trials were carried out without adequate legal representation for the accused, “in accordance with internationally accepted legal principles.”

“Furthermore, the Nigerian Mission was not informed of the arrests and trials. The Federal Government is, therefore, engaging the Saudi authorities through diplomatic channels with a view to finding a just solution”, the statement partly read.

http://igberetvnews.com/938328/fg-speaks-on-execution-of-23-nigerians-in-saudi-arabia/

Lalasticlala, Mynd44, OAM4J

There is need for a proper investigation to be done. I'm actually not in support of capital punishment. Highest, give them life sentence. After all, those who were caught with drugs brought them for a client.

They should also trace and arrest the clients too.

Useless government. Medicine after death. If you have 6 abdulahis they won’t even try am.

See ehn bros, wetin I been first comment worse pass ur own. But for peace to reign, in case d topic reach FP, I kuku edit my comment.

Switruth:
Useless government. Medicine after death. If you have 6 abdulahis they won’t even try am.

Ok