Execution of Nigerian in Singapore regrettable – Abike Dabiri-Erewa

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says the sentencing to death of a Nigerian in Singapore for drug related offences is heartbreaking.

In a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Abdur-Rahman Balogun in Abuja, she appealed to Nigerians to shun drug trafficking.

“While we regret the death sentence passed on the Nigerian, we once again appeal to Nigerians to avoid crimes like drug trafficking with most countries especially in Asia declaring zero tolerance for drug trafficking,” Dabiri-Erewa stated.

Chijoke Obioha was caught in Singapore trafficking in hard drugs on April 9, 2007.

Obioha was arrested with more than 2.6 kilograms of cannabis, surpassing the statutory amount of 500 grams presumed as drug trafficking in Singapore.

Amnesty International on Wednesday reported that Obiora had lost his appeal for clemency.

Obiora is due for execution on Friday November 18.

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