The Federal Government has condemned the execution of four Nigerians by Indonesian authorities over drug-related offences, despite pleas for clemency by President Goodluck Jonathan, describing it as a disappointment. The government however extended its condolences to the families of the deceased, demanding the repatriation of the corpses of the executed persons for them to be given a decent burial in their various communities.A terse statement on Wednesday night from the Public Communications Division of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, gave the names of the executed Nigerians as Martin Anderson, Okwudili Oyatanze, Jaminu Abashin and Sylvester Obiekwe.
The government however warned all Nigerians to desist from drug trafficking and other offences, which attract maximum punishment in several countries of the world.
The statement read, “The Federal Government of Nigeria has received with deep disappointment,
“These executions have taken place despite spirited pleas for clemency made at the highest level by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and more recently Ambassador Aminu Wali, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on April 21, 2015, during the 10th Anniversary of the New Asian-African Strategic Partnership Summit, which took place in Jakarta, Indonesia,
“The Federal Government wishes to express its condolences to the families of the deceased. It has asked the Indonesian Government for the repatriation of the remains of the executed persons, so that they can be accorded decent burial in their various communities.
“The Federal Government seizes this opportunity to once again, warn all Nigerians to desist from drug trafficking and other offences that attract maximum punishment in several countries of the world. The Federal Government will continue to promote the welfare and protect the lives of Nigerians abroad, no matter their circumstances.
“Furthermore, government is committed to engage the government of Indonesia and other friendly countries regarding the conclusion of Prisoner Transfer Agreements and other bilateral means of safeguarding the interest and welfare of Nigerians.”
The convicts were reportedly taken to the Nusakambangan Island where they were executed by firing squad on Tuesday evening.
Abashin was said to be homeless in Bangkok when a new “friend” offered him $400 to take some clothes to Indonesia.
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FACEBOOK COMMENTS
Omoniyi Kehinde Oba
God have mercy on us........hmmmm
Omoniyi Kehinde Oba
Its true! But the fact is we here in Nigeria can't pass such judgement on any foreigner, but they do cos no 1 will ever question them......
Johnson Iheanacho
@ENDY he that has no sin let him cast first stone.they deserve jail not death bcox they cant make human life.
Emmanuel Oko Ewa Udu
“The Federal Government seizes this opportunity to once again, warn all Nigerians to desist from drug trafficking and other offences that attract maximum punishment in several countries of the world. "
Hehe, funny. Make them come back, come Nigeria. Here no such penalties, if them catch you, you settle.
Indonesia just needed to set a standard, I believe and listening to any plea for now will put what they want to stand for in jeopardy.
Hehe, funny. Make them come back, come Nigeria. Here no such penalties, if them catch you, you settle.
Indonesia just needed to set a standard, I believe and listening to any plea for now will put what they want to stand for in jeopardy.
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Bekere Becky Afaka
drug pushers u dey fight for?hungry citizens u no send! if country good, dem no go push drugs o! good riddance to bad rubbish! shiorrr!
Gabby Enuesike
Hunger and poverty isn't enough reason to get engaged in vices such as stealing and drug trafficking. Can't they tink of a positive venture to engage in other than traffic drugs! Abegii
Gabby Enuesike
U.S is good, yet pple traffic drugs and commit crimes. Its a trait tin