Following their arrest at Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport in August 2025, the Federal Government has confirmed the release of three Nigerian nationals.
The disclosure was made on Thursday in a statement that was posted on the X handle of the Nigerian Presidency.
Mr. Abdulhamid Sadie, Mrs. Maryam Hussein Abdullahi, and Mrs. Bahijah Aminu Abdullahi were given the names of the three released Nigerians.
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The arrests came after illegal items were discovered in travelers’ luggage at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) without the passengers’ knowledge, according to the statement.
Ambassador Muazam I. J. Nayaya, the Consul General of Nigeria in Jeddah, called Saudi authorities after learning of the situation, requested their support, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) responded.
The Nigerian Mission helped the detainees navigate prison visits, maintained regular contact with Saudi authorities, and provided legal counsel.
Following thorough examinations, Saudi authorities arrested the three Nigerians and found them innocent.
The travel ban on Abdulhamid Sadie was lifted on November 2, 2025, and arrangements for his return are currently being worked out, according to the statement, “Mrs. Maryam Husseini Abdullahi and Mrs. Bahijah Aminu Abdullahi returned to Nigeria on November 5, 2025.”
The NDLEA and the Nigerian Consulate in Jeddah played significant roles in ensuring a just outcome, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Source: Channels TV
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