Okpebholo vows to sign death warrant against convicted kidnappers after 30 days

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has announced his intention to sign death warrants for convicted kidnappers within 30 days. The governor stated that addressing insecurity was a primary objective upon taking office, noting that he consulted with President Bola Tinubu regarding his plan to combat criminal activity in the state. The President reportedly encouraged the governor to proceed with the initiative. This move signals a shift toward more stringent enforcement measures to curb kidnapping in the region.