The House of assembly in Osun State would soon review the state’s criminal law to provide for death penalty for kidnapping in the state. This was said by the Speaker of the House, Najeem Salaam
Mr. Salaam made this known when the new Commandant of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state, Ayodele Olusola, visited him in his office in Osogbo on Tuesday.
It is his hope that this measure which follows in the footsteps states like Edo have taken, will go a long way to curb the spate of kidnappings and ransom demands that are prevalent today.
He asserted that the assembly wants to be proactive in making laws that will protect lives and property in the state.
Speaking on the upcoming House of Assembly bye-election in Ife Central, Mr. Salaam urged the NSCDC commandant to provide adequate security for the electorate before, during and after the election.
“I want to urge you to ensure violence-free election.
“We don’t want bloodshed before, during and after the election, and that is why I am pleading with you to mount surveillance around lfe,” he said.
Mr. Makinde, who died in December, 2015 was a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and minority leader of the house.