A Bill seeking to introduce stiffer punishment for kidnapping, wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement for ransom, has passed second reading at the Senate.
This was sequel to the presentation of the lead debate by the sponsor, Sen. Ibikunle Amosun during plenary on Tuesday.Leading the debate on the general principles of the bill, Amosun said that it was read for the first time on Wednesday, June 30. He said the aim was to ensure stricter and more stringent punishment for the offence of kidnapping, and bring to an end the debate of the adequacy or otherwise of punishment for kidnapping and other related crimes, like false imprisonment.“This Bill also provides more punitive measures for ancillary crimes flowing from the commission of the crime of abduction, like death or grievous bodily harm.
“To achieve the deterrent effect, life imprisonment is proposed for the offence of kidnapping, particularly where death results from the act.
And why is no one talking about death penalty for corruption?
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