The Federal Government, FG, has reacted to the execution of a Nigerian woman in Saudi Arabia alongside three others for drug trafficking. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora,  who described the news as pathetic, tragic and sad, added that  most victims are not usually guilty as some airlines have been working with drug syndicates to put such drugs in the bags of unsuspecting passengers. She further disclosed that so far, eight Nigerians have been executed while 20 are on death row in Saudi Arabia.

Abike Dabiri-Erewa who reacted to the execution of the Nigerian woman in Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Federal Government (FG), said;

 “We know that drug issues in Saudi Arabia attract death penalty, that will be the eighth Nigerian to be executed for drug in Saudi in the last few years and we have about 20 on death row for drug in that country and about 12 that have been sentenced to various jail terms.

“The issue with drug in Saudi is this, there are cases of syndicates who work with airlines who actually put these drugs in the bags of unsuspecting pilgrims.But we have had cases where truly they did commit the offence; so, we are appealing to the Saudi authorities to make the trial fair, open and ensure that justice is done; even if you are going to die, you die for an offence you have committed.

“I appeal to Nigerians, especially those going to Saudi with stuff; obey the laws of the land; even kola nut is treated as drug; so we continue to appeal to the Saudi authorities to treat some of the cases with some form of leniency."

https://unclesuru.com/2019/04/02/fg-reacts-to-execution-of-nigerian-woman-in-saudi-arabia/

Words without action

When you say something,mean it. you dont just say lets name and shame those who export crime thereby bringing shame and reproach to the nation in one statement and in another you excuse and absolve criminals of their crime for political reasons.
shame on the condemed soul, shame be on her useless parents, shame on abike, shame on greed.

This is one of our problems, the Kingdom has made it clear enough for every pilgrim the do and don't of their land but some Nigerians are too recalcitrant to listen.
"Even if you are going to die, you die for an offence you have committed"

Its sad really......fg reaction na still to blame d dead??.......them nor even try extradite them even tho d Saudi pipu fit nor gree..........so sad dat the lives of nigerians mean nothing to the fg
Fg for don kuku keep kwayet

F-SARS come
Shots fired, another brother gone
I looked around, #KoladeJohnson gone
I know I'll see you around, when God's kingdom come.
But before then #EndSARS #EndPolicebrutality #JusticeforKolade

Better drugs than Yahoo

Ok..
If I mention one tribe now that's geographically located at the south eastern part of Nigeria, they'll say I'm calling their name.

STOP DISGRACING US INTERNATIONALLY!!!

Because it involves Y muslims

Now the presidency always react so the populace finks they care.... who is fooling who??

FG that is helpless even when it's citizens are slaughtered in their homes and villages is it the one outside this country that they will do something about. FG is clueless.

Rip

Muslim country!!!!!!!!¡!!

Some are still.......anyway suure

Saudi Arabia will apply sharia law on them.


Afonjas disgracing and tarnishing Nigerians image since 1914.
Say no to drug trafficking

I use to wonder if people pass through stress to obtain Nigeria visa at all

Brainless sentimental emotional hediots. They will still go to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and call it Holy Land. Holy land with unholy people slaughtering your people. Foolish and brainwashed Africans.

Bossontop:

Its sad really......fg reaction na still to blame d dead??.......them nor even try extradite them even tho d Saudi pipu fit nor gree..........so sad dat the lives of nigerians mean nothing to the fg
Fg for don kuku keep kwayet

before what do you want them to do?

Robbin7:
F-SARS come Shots fired, another brother gone I looked around, #KoladeJohnson gone I know I'll see you around, when God's kingdom come. But before then #EndSARS #EndPolicebrutality #JusticeforKolade

Which of the Gods? Which Kingdom?

Do the crime
Do the time
Or...in this case, pay the ultimate price....

Amuocha:
Because it involves Y muslims

dont mind hypocrites. They choose when to be humane and rational and when to shoot poisons from orifices

Brainless, sentimental, confused emotional hediots. Yet, as a misled and caged minds, they will still go to Saudi Arabia for Hajj/Pilgrimage and call it Holy Land - The land that drinks the blood of their people. Holy land with unholy and wicked people slaughtering your people. Foolish and brainwashed Africans will suffer for a very long time to come.

They will never react to anything that happens in Nigeria but will quick to react to other countries tragedy.

All the men Boko Haram killed were never remembered nor given a befitting burial. Na criminality’s dem day pray for

Other countries fight for their citizens regardless of how heinous the crime may be!


Having said that, I think anyone that trafficks drugs to SA is immensely stupid

cana882:
Ok..
If I mention one tribe now that's geographically located at the south eastern part of Nigeria, they'll say I'm calling their name.

STOP DISGRACING US INTERNATIONALLY!!!

Zombie wetin concern South Easterners with Saudi Arabia?

A stupid nation like Nigeria always reacts.....

Let them face their warrant, they will be wise and know that CRIME DOES NOT PAY soon.

nofuckz:
When you say something,mean it. you dont just say lets name and shame those who export crime thereby bringing shame and reproach to the nation in one statement and in another you excuse and absolve criminals of their crime for political reasons.
shame on the condemed soul, shame be on her useless parents, shame on abike, shame on greed.

You got her very wrong.

1.) Name and Shame Drug traffickers: What is wrong with that statement? Dont the traffickers bring shame to all Nigerians? Or are you saying there are no "genuinely guilty traffickers" of Nigerian origin?

2.) There is the possibility that some cases are that of mistaken identity! Are you saying it is not possible for 'syndicates' to plan with corrupt Airline staff to use some people's luggage as "mules" without their knowing it? Are you saying that some cases dont deserve more investigation and even leniency? Are you saying that Saudi Arabia needs to try these accused people in an open Court, instead of using language the accused does not understand or not allowing them to use independent Lawyers?

Everything Abike said is true, both statements can operate independently and her effort is worthy of commendation.
The shame belongs to those who by their criminal actions, bring shame to the name of their family and country.
Shame also belongs to Saudi Arabia that still practices this OFFICIAL, barbaric action of cutting-off people's head in the public, like a mob!

cana882:
Ok..
If I mention one tribe now that's geographically located at the south eastern part of Nigeria, they'll say I'm calling their name.

STOP DISGRACING US INTERNATIONALLY!!!

They cannot stop o. Its their logo.

imaging the rubbish she's spewing from her mouth. Saudi Arabia no well to execute an American citizen. hell will let loose on them.

You can be executed in Saudi Arabia usually by beheading for a wide range of "crimes " like sorcery, witchcraft, blasphemy, rape, armed robbery, drug trafficking etc.