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Please Let Me See Him Before I Die’: 80-Year-Old Mother of Nigerian on Saudi Death Row Begs for Son’s Release
Relatives of Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian who has spent nearly 20 years on death row in Saudi Arabia, have renewed their emotional plea for his release after the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed payment of the $570,000 (about ₦900 million) diyya demanded by the victim’s family. In a tearful video appeal, Olufemi’s 80-year-old mother begged Saudi authorities and the Nigerian government to show mercy and allow her son return home so she can see him before she dies. NiDCOM said diplomatic efforts were ongoing through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to secure a pardon, as Olufemi—who has consistently maintained his innocence—awaits clemency after being sentenced to death in 2005.
Relatives of Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian who has spent nearly 20 years on death row in Saudi Arabia, have renewed their emotional plea for his release after the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed payment of the $570,000 (about ₦900 million) diyya demanded by the victim’s family. In a tearful video appeal, Olufemi’s 80-year-old mother begged Saudi authorities and the Nigerian government to show mercy and allow her son return home so she can see him before she dies. NiDCOM said diplomatic efforts were ongoing through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to secure a pardon, as Olufemi—who has consistently maintained his innocence—awaits clemency after being sentenced to death in 2005.
Please Let Me See Him Before I Die’: 80-Year-Old Mother of Nigerian on Saudi Death Row Begs for Son’s Release
Relatives of Suleimon Olufemi, a Nigerian who has spent nearly 20 years on death row in Saudi Arabia, have renewed their emotional plea for his release after the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) confirmed payment of the $570,000 (about ₦900 million) diyya demanded by the victim’s family. In a tearful video appeal, Olufemi’s 80-year-old mother begged Saudi authorities and the Nigerian government to show mercy and allow her son return home so she can see him before she dies. NiDCOM said diplomatic efforts were ongoing through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to secure a pardon, as Olufemi—who has consistently maintained his innocence—awaits clemency after being sentenced to death in 2005.
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