The Senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has endorsed the d.eath penalty proposed by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo for k!dnappers and band!ts
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Ebojele, Oshiomhole spoke while addressing party supporters at the flag-off of the Edo North Senatorial District local government election campaign held at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.
Oshiomhole said civil liberties had been restored in Edo State under Governor Okpebholo’s administration, adding that only cr!minals had reason to fear the state.
“I stand here to completely endorse the declaration by the governor of Edo State that we are in a federation where every state has the right to enact laws on punishment when it comes to state offences. So k!dnappers and band!ts will be punished by d.eath through firing squad,” he said.
He also reiterated his support for the creation of state police, saying it would complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in tackling insecurity.
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