The Ondo Government has announced that henceforth, anyone found guilty of kidnapping in the state will face the death penalty by hanging.

The Attorney General and Ondo State Commissioner for Justice, Kayode Ajulo (SAN), stated this at a news briefing after the State Executive Council meeting on Saturday in Akure, the state capital.

According to the Attorney General, buildings and facilities used by kidnappers in committing crimes would be demolished after following due process in the court.

Ajulo explained that the anti-kidnapping law would be reviewed by the Ondo State House of Assembly, which will prescribe the death penalty for kidnappers by hanging.

He said the council was also concerned about the spate of cultism in the state and would do everything necessary to decisively deal with the situation.

“The governor, being a lover of the rule of law, would not go the way it’s being done in other states without following necessary court due process.

“We should know that we have investors coming to the state, and as part of the measures, we should ensure we encourage them that they and their investment are safe,” Ajulo noted.

(Channels)