BREAKING NEWS
Senate
to save Nigerian lady (Zainab Habibu) on Saudi’s death row for drug related
crime
Senate on Tuesday set up a committee to intervene in the arrest of Miss
Zainab Habibu Aliyu who was arrested in Saudi Arabia over drug-related crimes.
In a motion sponsored by Senator Kabir Gaya representing Kano South
Senatorial district, he explained that the ordeal of Zainab who is a citizen of
Kano State was caused by a notorious cartel within the ranks of Aminu Kano
International Airport.
“Mr. President, distinguished Colleagues, we cannot allow Miss Zainab
Habibu Aliyu who was arrested in Saudi Arabia to be executed over drug crimes
which was planted in her travelling bag by criminal elements. ”
The lawmaker calls for urgent intervention, saying that, “Saudi Arabia
operates capital punishment leading to death penalty.”
In his contribution, Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South
Senatorial district explained that the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki who
was recently appointed as Ambassador to the International Human Rights should
see this as his first assignment.
He added that the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, elder statesmen
like Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Kabir Gaya should wade into the matter.
Senator Binta Marshi applauded government’s effort, adding that Hon.
Abike Dabiri, Special Adviser to the President on Diaspora was doing a lot for
the release of Miss Zainab.
After amendment of prayers, the Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki
sustained suggestions from Senator Ali Ndume who suggested that a Committee be
set up to wade into the matter.
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