Ondo state government proposes death penalty for kidnapping

The Ondo State Government has proposed death penalty for those convicted of kidnapping in the state, as it expressed concerns that kidnapping and cultism have become major threats to safety and public order.

Penpushing reports that the decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting presided by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, stressing that the move is part of government commitment to ensuring peace, infrastructure development, and grassroots governance across all parts of the state.

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, in a statement explained that the council discussed key security concerns and resolved to begin repealing some laws regarding kidnapping in the state.

Penpushing further reports that he pointed out that kidnapping and cultism have become major threats to safety and public order, adding that strengthening relevant legal frameworks would help deter such crimes and improve the overall security landscape.

The commissioner disclosed that proposals would soon be transmitted to the Ondo State House of Assembly for necessary legislative action, including sentencing convicted kidnappers to death.

Penpushing also reports that the executive council at the meeting equally approved the provision and installation of 6,000 standalone solar streetlights across the three senatorial districts, which include Ondo North, Ondo Central, and Ondo South, which will have 2000 solar streetlights.

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