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  • News - North Central - Plateau
  • Updated: December 27, 2020

Gov Lalong Signs Death Sentence For Kidnappers

Gov Lalong Signs Death Sentence For Kidnappers

Following series of terrorist attacks, including banditry in Plateau State, Governor Simon Lalong has approved death penalty for kidnappers in the state.

AllNews Nigeria learnt that the governor also signed into law a 7-year jail term for cultists in the state.

He said: “As a responsible government, we cannot fold our arms to see people being terrorized by criminals who are clearly out to cause mayhem. This new law will deal with anyone caught in the act and I urge security agencies to be on their toes and ensure that culprits are apprehended and made to face the law.”

He called on communities to rise up to the challenge by identifying and fishing out criminals within their domains and passing relevant information to security agencies to act.

The law provides death sentence for those convicted for kidnapping while those found guilty for cultism shall be jailed for a minimum of 7 years. Others involved in meting out violence on anyone risk spending up to 10 years in jail upon conviction. 

The governor again appealed for adherence to COVID-19 protocols saying his experience in the past one week confirms the reality of the pandemic.

He recognised the patriotism, sactifice and diligence of front line medical personnel who continue to risk their lives in fighting the pandemic, asking them not to be deterred in saving lives.

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