Nigerian woman executed in Mecca for cocaine smuggling
Saudi authorities have executed a Nigerian woman convicted of smuggling cocaine into the Kingdom, following a final court ruling in Mecca.
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AIAuthorities in the Mecca region on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 (19 Rabi Al-Akhir 1448), carried out the execution of Fatima Abdullah, a Nigerian national, after she was convicted of smuggling cocaine into Saudi Arabia.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Interior, security forces arrested the woman, and following investigations, she was formally charged and referred to the competent court, which found her guilty and sentenced her to death.
The statement added that the verdict was upheld on appeal and confirmed by the Supreme Court, with a royal order issued to carry out the sentence in Mecca.
Warning against drug trafficking
The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed the Saudi government’s commitment to protecting citizens and residents from the dangers of drugs, stressing that the harshest penalties will be imposed on traffickers and dealers due to the severe harm caused to individuals and society.
The ministry warned that anyone involved in such crimes would face strict legal consequences, and emphasized ongoing efforts to safeguard the community from this threat.