Convicted Kidnappers In Edo Will Face Public Execution – Okpebholo

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that kidnappers apprehended in the state will be subjected to public execution after trial.

Governor Okpebholo said the public execution of convicted kidnappers in Edo State would be carried out by hanging, as he affirmed that he was ready to sign the death warrants once the courts give their judgment.

He made this strong statement during a meeting at Uromi Town Hall, where he spoke with leaders and members of the Arewa community in Esan land.

The governor explained that the Edo State House of Assembly had passed a new law that prescribes execution for convicted kidnappers. The law also allows the government to take and destroy any properties used by kidnappers.

He warned that his government would no longer tolerate insecurity, killings, or kidnappings, and promised to take serious action.

“I take the issue of insecurity seriously and will not bend the rules but apply them strictly. The new law in the State permits us to demolish their properties and confiscate their lands. We will build vigilante team offices on those lands,” he said.

“We will bring kidnappers to the public and execute them to show our seriousness, according to the laws already passed by the EDHA. I will not be afraid to sign it,” he added.

The governor called on everyone to support the fight against crime. “Security is the business of all and not for security agencies alone,” he noted.

He also promised that local vigilante groups would be paid salaries, unlike before, when they only wore uniforms without proper support.

“The kind of security we want to have in the State is one where security remnants women are paid salaries, unlike before where the people will just put on uniforms without being paid. We are going to employ vigilante teams and pay them salaries and stop people from just putting on their uniforms.

“These people will work with security agencies, and they will be trained on how to fight crimes and handle criminals. I will not wait until campaign time to solve your problems. I will start to address the problems facing our people in the market, and everywhere,” he assured.

He also stressed the need to check the background of people claiming to be from the North.

“It is time to start profiling people from other States who claim to be from the North and ensure they don’t spoil your name. We will fence the market, put streetlights, build abattoirs for those killing cows. We want to secure the people of Edo State,” he said.

He further mentioned that the president has shown care for the North and helped control the crisis in Uromi.

“Those destroying the land, causing problems are not even from Nigeria. They are foreigners but the president has vowed to bring peace to Nigeria,” he said.

A leader of the Arewa community in Edo Central, Bawa Umar, expressed appreciation to the governor and the traditional ruler of Uromi for restoring peace. He also said the Arewa people would continue to support the state government.

The head of the Uromi cattle market, Isah Muhammad, thanked the governor for his actions during the Uromi crisis, which helped reduce the tension in the area.

Also speaking, retired General Cecil Esekhaigbe urged the Arewa community to have a proper record of their members. He advised their leaders to guide their people and make sure they are not involved in any criminal activities.
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