FG summons Indonesian Ambassador over execution of Nigerians

For executing two Nigerians, Solomon Okafor and Daniels Enemuo, by firing squad, the Indonesian Ambassasor to Nigeria has been summoned by the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Abuja.
The Nigerians were executed for drug offences at the Island of Nusakambangu in Cilacap, Central Java Province, Indonesia, despite appeals by the Federal Government.
Director of Public Communication, Foreign Affairs Ministry,
Mr Ogbole Amedu-Ode, confirmed the development on Sunday.
He said Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Aminu Wali, summoned the Ambassador to register Nigeria’s protest over the execution.
“The executions were carried out, despite persistent pleas for clemency made by the Federal Government, including the National Assembly.
“The executions had taken place against the grain of the excellent relations that subsist between Nigeria and Indonesia.
“Thus, the Foreign Affairs Minister has summoned the Indonesian Ambassador to register Nigeria’s protest”.