Udora Orizu writes on the need for a greater focus on the enforcement of the existing anti-kidnapping laws, rather than enactment of new legislations to combat the ever-evolving crime across the country
The government fulfills this provision by enacting and enforcing through its arms, various laws to maintain peace and order. One of the legislations include the Terrorism Act of 2011 which prescribes 10 years imprisonment for hostage-taking. The states include Anambra, Enugu, Abia, Oyo, Imo, Edo, Bayelsa, Bauchi, Cross River, Rivers, Lagos and Ebonyi.
These resolutions of the Senate followed the third reading and passage of “A bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act CAP. C.38, Laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004.” Leading debate on the bill, Senator Amosun observed that kidnapping is a major security challenge confronting Nigeria in recent times.
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