FG denies rumor of Nigerians being executed in Saudi

By Punarimam Fehintola

The Federal government has denied the rumor making the rounds that 23 Nigerians convicted for drug offences in kingdom of Saudi Arabia have been executed.

Spokesman of the ministry of foreign affairs Ferdinand Nwonye in a  statement said  the  Ministry is in contact with the Nigerian Mission in Saudi Arabia and it has been confirmed that the story is false and should be disregarded.

He further explains that “ the Ministry is 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.