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3 Nigerians cleared of drug trafficking, released in Saudi Arabia — FG

Three Nigerians detained in Saudi Arabia since August 2025 have been released, after Saudi authorities determined they had no connection to an attempt to smuggle prohibited substances through Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed their release in a statement, yesterday.

The statement read, “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Consulate General of Nigeria in Jeddah, has secured the release and full lifting of the travel ban on three Nigerian nationals; Abdulhamid Sadieq, Maryam Abdullahi, and Bahijah Abdullahi, who were arrested in August 2025, at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.”

It explained that they were arrested after prohibited substances were discovered in luggage that criminal syndicates had fraudulently linked to their air tickets at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, without their knowledge.

According to the ministry, once the arrests were reported, the Consul General of Nigeria in Jeddah, Amb. Muazam Nayaya, immediately contacted the Saudi authorities and notified Abuja.

“Amb. Muazam Nayaya, the Consul General of Nigeria in Jeddah, immediately engaged Saudi authorities and reported the matter to headquarters in Abuja, while also requesting the intervention of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to support investigations.”

The mission also “maintained continuous engagement with the host authorities, ensured regular prison visits and arranged legal representation for the detainees.”

After a series of investigations, Saudi officials cleared the three Nigerians of wrongdoing and released them on September 14 and 15, 2025.

A temporary travel restriction placed on them during the security review had now been removed.
The statement further stated that Maryam Abdullahi and Bahijah Abdullahi returned to Nigeria on November 5, 2025.

The ministry confirmed that the travel ban on Sadieq was lifted on December 2, 2025, adding that “the Nigerian Mission is currently finalising arrangements for his return.According to him, he was legally allocated a parcel of land after making a genuine offer of payment for the establishment of the University of Sports, which he said has since become a beneficial institution in his community.

The ministry of foreign affairs praised Riyadh for its handling of the matter, stating that it “has commended the cooperation and professionalism of the Saudi authorities throughout the process and also acknowledged the pivotal role played by the NDLEA and the Consulate in Jeddah in securing a just outcome.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/3-nigerians-cleared-of-drug-trafficking-released-in-saudi-arabia-fg/

I hope they were properly compensated

Na wa o… as long as you are a Nigerian, you are in trouble both in and outside the country

lilsmart:
I hope they were properly compensated

Just dey play! They were not really cleared! Just a diplomatic resolution by intervention of people in high places!

Some of these people are actually guilty of drug dealing, but your escaping the law will depends on who's backing you, especially when the person has strong government backing! And that's why those accused will never sue for compensation!

joelbooks:
3 Nigerians cleared of drug trafficking, released in Saudi Arabia — FG



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/3-nigerians-cleared-of-drug-trafficking-released-in-saudi-arabia-fg/

The celebration by the governent reeks of personal interest of the drug president.

Sermwell:
Just dey play! They were not really cleared! Just a diplomatic resolution by intervention of people in high places!

Authority said they were cleared, but here you’re ranting from your village..

So, nah your assumption, nah hin make we believe abi?

They may even be caught with ordinary paracetamol and not cocaine that our brothers distribute all over the world

Yoruba ronu
Igbo kwenu
Arewa b.....

Because they are not from South East, look at the speed they responded with.

Many Igbos guys have fallen victim of such but they watch and allow them killed and imprisoned .

Just because these ones are Muslims and I believe they are also of fulani extraction.

joelbooks:
3 Nigerians cleared of drug trafficking, released in Saudi Arabia — FG



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/12/3-nigerians-cleared-of-drug-trafficking-released-in-saudi-arabia-fg/

Hope they are adequately compensated, not just mere statement of released, how about the trauma they passed through, and international embarrassment they faced

PulaPower:
Authority said they were cleared, but here you’re ranting from your village..

So, nah your assumption, nah hin make we believe abi?

Authorities Ko!
Gullibilities ni

From their names, one can tell they might truly be innocent of the charges.

Conscience would not make some particular people gree. People who make all of us suspects abroad.

For being a Nigerian, life is already leading you 1:0

iamfraud:
They may even be caught with ordinary paracetamol and not cocaine that our brothers distribute all over the world

our blodas ? Who are dey? Tell us

We know wetin you d reason even before you no get the balls to yarn am! 🤣🤣🤣

Sermwell:
Just dey play! They were not really cleared! Just a diplomatic resolution by intervention of people in high places!

Sermwell:
Just dey play! They were not really cleared! Just a diplomatic resolution by intervention of people in high places!

E pain am.

After a series of investigations, Saudi officials cleared the three Nigerians of wrongdoing and released them on September 14 and 15, 2025

All Muslims. Only Muslims are always cleared

I wonder why Iraqis Pakistanis and all other Arabs are not migrating to Saudi

Why is it that Northern Nigerian women always get involved in any drug related issue. Most cases the FG get involved in their released.

godwon01:
Why is it that Northern Nigerian women always get involved in any drug related issue. Most cases the FG get involved in their released.

Don't be surprised, when you have a drug baron as a leader.

lilsmart:
I hope they were properly compensated

People that were almost beheaded?

You're still thinking of Money when they barely escaped with their lives.

These ones will be scared of airports for the next 20 years.

Sermwell:
Authorities Ko!
Gullibilities ni

oga rest with your junk assumptions 🥱

iamfraud:
They may even be caught with ordinary paracetamol and not cocaine that our brothers distribute all over the world

men at work, keep off
Shaaii this life no balance

No, they were cleared, baggage handlers, immigration and Customs officials were arrested in Aminu Kano airport and even the drug kingpin was arrested by NDLEA.
These 3 were innocent and were actually set up and unconsciously used as drug mules.
Google is your friend.
In this case, NDLEA and Buba Marwa sabi work.

Sermwell:
Just dey play! They were not really cleared! Just a diplomatic resolution by intervention of people in high places!

iamfraud:
They may even be caught with ordinary paracetamol and not cocaine that our brothers distribute all over the world

Brothers who have a role model and mentor in Aso Rock

ImoleNaija:
From their names, one can tell they might truly be innocent of the charges.

Conscience would not make some particular people gree. People who make all of us suspects abroad.

Like the one in Aso Rock?