Profile of Nigerians on Death Row in Indonesia

Nine of ten prisoners on death row which include Nigerians have been given 72 hours (3 days) notice ahead of their execution. This was made known by the Spokesperson for the Attorney General's Office.
Indonesian officials revealed that all ten prisoners on death row for smuggling drugs will be executed at the same time by firing squad.
However, Human rights Watch are against the execution and called on president Widodo to demonstrate true leadership by ending capital punishment;
''President Widodo should recognize that the death penalty is not a crime deterrent but an unjustifiable and barbaric punishment. He should promote Indonesia as a right respecting democracy by joining the countries that have abolished capital punishment'' says Human Rights Watch.
Meanwhile, here are the profiles of Nigerians on death row in Indonesia.
1- Martin Anderson, 50 - Nigeria

Martin was arrested in Jakarta in 2003 on a charge of possessing about 1.8 ounces of heroin and was accused of being part of a local drug ring. He traveled to Indonesia with a fake Ghanaian passport and was sentenced to death in 2004.

2- Okwudili Oyatanze, 41- Nigeria

Raised in Southeastern Nigeria, Okwudili started a garment business in 1999, traveling to Indonesia to buy clothing and resell it in Nigeria. The business collapsed and he was heavily in debt. To revive his business with the suggestion of a fellow Nigerian living in Pakistan, he decided to help smuggle drugs. The plan involved swallowing capsules of heroin before boarding a flight to Jakarta. He has since given his life to God in prison and even became a singer.

3- Jamiu Owolabi Abashin , 50 - Nigeria

Jamiu was living on the streets of Bangkoko in 1998 when a fellow African living there took pity on him and gave him shelter. Shortly thereafter, his new friend asked whether he wanted a quick paying job in which he will earn $400 for bringing a package of clothing to the friends wife in Indonesia. He agreed unknown to him that the package contained 12 pounds of heroin. He was arrested after landing in Surabaya'a airport and was seen travelling with a false Spanish passport.

4- Silvester Obiekwe Nwolise, 47- Nigeria

According to his wife, he was unemployed in Lagos and was lure to Pakistan by fellow Nigerians on the promise of a job with good wages. Instead of a job after getting to Pakistan, he got an offer to swallow some capsules and fly to Indonesia. He was arrested in 2001 and was convicted for bringing 2.6 pounds of heroin into the country.
In January, the Indonesian police accused him of running a drug syndicate from prison. No charges was brought but his wife Fatimah says her husband is innocent of the accusation.