NEWS: 3 Nigerian Women Released After 10 Months In Saudi Jail Over Cocaine Trafficking

After spending 10 months in detention, three Nigerian women accused of drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia have been acquitted and released.

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, in a statement, confirmed the women’s release on Sunday, emphasising the critical role diplomatic and legal engagements played in securing their freedom.

The women—Hadiza Abba, Fatima Umate Malah, and Fatima Kannai Gamboi—were arrested on March 5, 2024, at Prince Mohammad…

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