Tinubu Government Warns Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Terrorists Could Worsen Insecurity in Nigeria
The Tinubu administration has cautioned lawmakers against imposing the death penalty for kidnapping and terrorism offences, warning that it could exacerbate Nigeria’s security challenges. Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) told a Senate hearing that capital punishment may fuel extremist narratives, hinder international cooperation, and create legal and moral complications due to difficulties in execution and the irreversible nature of death sentences. The government stressed that alternative punitive measures should be considered to effectively combat terrorism while maintaining Nigeria’s credibility in global counterterrorism efforts.
The Tinubu administration has cautioned lawmakers against imposing the death penalty for kidnapping and terrorism offences, warning that it could exacerbate Nigeria’s security challenges. Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) told a Senate hearing that capital punishment may fuel extremist narratives, hinder international cooperation, and create legal and moral complications due to difficulties in execution and the irreversible nature of death sentences. The government stressed that alternative punitive measures should be considered to effectively combat terrorism while maintaining Nigeria’s credibility in global counterterrorism efforts.
Tinubu Government Warns Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Terrorists Could Worsen Insecurity in Nigeria
The Tinubu administration has cautioned lawmakers against imposing the death penalty for kidnapping and terrorism offences, warning that it could exacerbate Nigeria’s security challenges. Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) told a Senate hearing that capital punishment may fuel extremist narratives, hinder international cooperation, and create legal and moral complications due to difficulties in execution and the irreversible nature of death sentences. The government stressed that alternative punitive measures should be considered to effectively combat terrorism while maintaining Nigeria’s credibility in global counterterrorism efforts.
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