- Dabiri-Erewa Commends Nigerian Agencies Over Release of Detained Citizens in Saudi Arabia
- …Warns Nigerians abroad to obey host laws
- Urged international travelers to follow NDLEA’s advisory by carefully
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has advised Nigerians living abroad to always respect the laws of their host countries, even as it commended security agencies and government institutions for facilitating the release of three citizens recently detained in Saudi Arabia.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement signed on Thursday by Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NIDCOM Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed relief over the discharge of Mrs. Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mr. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq.
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The three were held for four weeks before being declared innocent.
Dabiri-Erewa praised the collaborative efforts of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah.
She described the development as a reflection of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to protect Nigerians abroad from unfair treatment.
The NIDCOM boss recalled similar incidents involving Zainab Aliyu and Ibrahim Ibrahim, who were also freed in Saudi Arabia after being wrongfully accused of drug-related offences.
She stressed that while government would always stand in defense of its citizens, Nigerians must equally avoid unnecessary problems by obeying host laws and exercising vigilance when traveling.
She specifically urged international travelers to follow NDLEA’s advisory by carefully checking luggage tags before boarding flights to avoid cases of mistaken identity or wrongful accusations.
Dabiri-Erewa also extended appreciation to Saudi authorities for their cooperation in reviewing and resolving the latest matter.
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