The Ondo State Executive Council has approved the enforcement of the death penalty for persons convicted of kidnapping, as part of efforts to strengthen security and ensure the safety of residents across the state.
This was announced by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), during a press briefing held at the weekend following the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa at the Governor’s Office in Akure.
The Attorney-General, said the Council discussed key security concerns and resolved to begin the process of repealing certain laws relating to kidnapping in the state.
Ajulo noted 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.
He disclosed that proposals would soon be transmitted to the House of Assembly for necessary legislative action, including sentencing convicted kidnappers to death.
