During a Senate debate on amending the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has called for harsher punishments for kidnappers and hostage-takers, citing the emotional and financial toll on the nation. The proposed bill seeks to introduce the death penalty for severe acts of terror, reflecting growing frustration with rising insecurity in Nigeria.
Speaking on the Senate floor, Oshiomhole stated, “We can’t spend so much money, expend so much energy to apprehend very dangerous people who have killed, maimed, buried children alive.” He criticized the existing approach that allows some offenders to evade full accountability, despite the sacrifices made by security agencies. More insights into national security and legislative measures can be found on our website, Newshost.buzz.
His comments echoed concerns among lawmakers about the limitations of “deradicalization” programs, which they argue have sometimes enabled recidivism among hardened criminals. Citing cases of offenders returning to commit further acts of terrorism after taxpayer-funded rehabilitation, legislators emphasized the need for stricter measures.
The proposed law aims to classify kidnapping and related offenses as acts of terrorism, making them punishable by death without alternative sentencing. The measure is intended to serve as a strong deterrent, ensuring that potential offenders understand that the ultimate consequence of such crimes, if convicted, is their own life.
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