Senator Adams Oshiomhole has thrown his support behind the proposed death penalty for convicted kidnappers and bandits in Edo State.
Speaking during the flag-off of the Edo North Senatorial District local government election campaign in Auchi, Oshiomhole endorsed the proposal by Governor Monday Okpebholo, arguing that tougher punishments are necessary to curb the rising cases of kidnapping and violent crimes in the state.
According to Oshiomhole, the measure is aimed at deterring criminal activities and restoring public confidence in security across Edo State. He maintained that law-abiding citizens have nothing to fear, stressing that the proposed punishment is targeted solely at those involved in kidnapping and banditry.
The proposal has sparked public debate, with supporters arguing that it could help reduce violent crime, while critics have raised concerns over the use of capital punishment and the need to ensure fair trials and due process before any such sentence is carried out.