How drug syndicate framed 3 Nigerians detained in S/Arabia

Three innocent Nigerians were detained in Saudi Arabia after being framed by a drug syndicate operating at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. The syndicate, led by Mohammed Ali Abubakar, tagged illicit drugs in the victims' luggage without their knowledge.

The victims, including Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, were arrested upon arrival in Jeddah, with their bags containing drugs. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) conducted an investigation and found that the victims were unknowingly implicated in the criminal activity.

Six members of the syndicate have been arrested, with four already charged. The NDLEA is working with Saudi authorities to ensure the innocence of the Nigerians is proven and that they receive justice.

This incident echoes a similar case in 2019 involving a Nigerian student, Zainab Habib Aliyu, who was also framed for drug trafficking but later found innocent and released. Aviation security expert Group Capt John Ojikutu emphasized the need for.