The Nigerian Government has applauded the Saudi Arabian authorities for discharging and acquitting a Nigerian citizen, Mr. Ibrahim Abubakar Ibrahim of all charges leveled against him.
According to a press statement signed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Ferdinand Nwonye he noted that the acquittal was carried out on Thursday, 27th August 2020.
The statement read further, “The Ministry wishes to recall that Mr. Ibrahim, who was sponsored by the Zamfara State Government to perform Urmah in 2017, was arrested on arrival in Jeddah, on the allegation of drug trafficking. He was subsequently tried and exonerated by three courts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia but the Prosecutor General unfortunately directed the re-trial of the case.
“However, based on Presidential directives, the Attorney General in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Consulate-General in Jeddah intervened in the matter to establish and uphold the innocence of Mr. Ibrahim.
“After diplomatic and legal consultations, he was discharged in February 2020 and finally acquitted of all charges today, 27th August, 2020. On this note, the Consulate-General of Nigeria in Jeddah has completed the processing of relevant travel documents to enable and facilitate his return to Nigeria.
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to commend the Saudi Government for cooperating with Nigeria in the resolution of the matter; and also acknowledges and appreciates the efforts of our Consulate-General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the Zamfara State Government for providing the flight ticket of the Nigerian national back to the country.
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