Ebonyi Governor proposes death penalty for kidnappers after royal father's murder

Ebonyi State Governor has sent a bill to the state assembly seeking the death penalty for kidnappers, following the abduction and murder of a traditional ruler, father of the immediate past deputy governor. The bill marks a legislative response to a high-profile crime, but its passage and impact remain uncertain. This reflects a broader trend of state-level tough-on-crime measures in Nigeria.

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