Senate Prescribes Death Sentence for Kidnappers, Terrorists
The senate has approved a resolution prescribing the death penalty for anyone convicted of kidnapping or other acts classified as terrorism.
The lawmakers also resolved that kidnapping should henceforth be legally designated as a terrorist offence, with an amendment to the terrorism (prevention) act to reflect the new penalty.
Under the proposal, once a court establishes a kidnapping conviction, the maximum penalty – death must be applied.
The decision followed heated deliberations on Wednesday as lawmakers debated the worsening insecurity across the country.
in the motion, moved by deputy senate leader, Senator Lola Ashiru, the senate expressed deep concern over the recent attacks across the country.
