In a bold crackdown on crime, the Ondo State Government has ratified the death penalty by hanging for anyone convicted of kidnapping, as part of sweeping measures aimed at restoring public safety and confidence.
The State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Kayode Ajulo, announced the decision during a press briefing in Akure, stressing that the new law is designed to purge the state of criminal elements and send a strong message to potential offenders.
“Any property found to be used as a hideout or operational base for kidnappers will be demolished without delay,” Ajulo added, highlighting the government’s zero-tolerance stance.
Aulo 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.
These initiatives underscore the government’s multi-pronged approach to governance — tackling insecurity head-on while investing in critical infrastructure and healthcare