Saudi Arabia executes Nigerian convicted of cocaine smuggling
Saudi Arabian authorities have executed a Nigerian citizen, Idris Ibrahim, after he was convicted of smuggling cocaine into the Kingdom. The execution was carried out in the Madina region on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the conclusion of the legal process against him. According to a report by DW Hausa, Ibrahim was found guilty of […] Saudi Arabia executes Nigerian convicted of cocaine…
Saudi Arabia has executed Nigerian national Idris Ibrahim for cocaine smuggling, following a legal process that saw his conviction upheld by multiple courts. The execution took place in Madina region on August 24, 2026, in line with Saudi Arabia's strict stance on drug trafficking, which carries the death penalty for offenders. The case highlights the kingdom's uncompromising approach to combating drug smuggling, as Ibrahim's conviction was confirmed by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court before the sentence was carried out.
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