FG condemns execution of two Nigerians in Indonesia

ABUJA – The Federal Government has expressed
disappointment over the execution by firing squad of
two Nigerians, Messers Solomon Chibuike Okafor and
Daniels Enemuo by the Government of Indonesia despite
its pleas.
The Nigerians were executed for drug offences at the
Island of Nusakambangu in Cilacap, Central Java
Province.
Seven people from Indonesia, Vietnam, Brazil and The
Netherlands were also executed.
The executions were carried out despite pleas for
clemency by the Federal Government, including the
National Assembly.
In a statement, by the Foreign Affairs Ministry
Spokesperson, Ogbole Amedu Ode said, "It reiterates its
appeal to all Nigerians to desist from drug trafficking
which attracts the capital punishment in Indonesia and
in many other countries around the world.
The Government will continue to engage the Indonesian
authorities to negotiate and conclude a Prisoner Transfer
Agreement that may enable other convicted Nigerians to
return home to serve their prison terms.
Thus, the F​oreign M​inister has summoned the
Indonesian Ambassador to register Nigeria's protest.
Meantime, it strongly appeals, once again, to the
Indonesian authorities to exercise clemency for other 12
Nigerians on the death row in the country.
Courtesy: Vanguard news
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