By Newspointer news Desk
Senate – Dec. 4, 2025
The Senate of Nigeria has reiterated its determination to impose the death penalty on convicted kidnappers, insisting that stiffer punishment is necessary to stem the rising cases of abduction across the country.
Lawmakers, while deliberating during plenary, described kidnapping as a grave threat to national security, public safety and economic stability, arguing that existing penalties have not provided sufficient deterrence to perpetrators.
The Senate maintained that kidnapping, which often results in loss of lives and psychological trauma for victims and their families, should be classified as a capital offence under Nigerian law. According to senators, decisive legal measures are required to demonstrate the seriousness of government’s commitment to tackling insecurity.
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In addition to tougher laws, the lawmakers called for enhanced collaboration among security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force and intelligence outfits, to ensure effective investigation, prosecution and conviction of suspects.
The Senate also urged state governments to complement federal efforts by strengthening enforcement and addressing socio-economic factors that fuel criminal activities.
The lawmakers assured Nigerians that the National Assembly would continue to prioritize security-related legislation aimed at safeguarding lives and restoring public confidence in governance.
The renewed push for the death penalty forms part of broader efforts to combat organised crime and dismantle kidnapping networks operating across the country.
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