A bill that seeks stricter punishment for perpetrators of kidnapping passed second reading on the floor of the Senate on Tuesday. The bill, with the title, Abduction, Wrongful Restraints and Confinement Bill 2021 sponsored by former Ogun State governor and Senator representing Ogun central, Ibikunle Amosun, proposes life imprisonment for the offence of kidnapping or any form of abduction, wrongful restraint and confinement of any individual. The lawmaker stated that the bill, therefore, seeks to introduce stiffer punishment for the offence of abduction, wrongful restraint and confinement for ransom. “This bill also provides more punitive measures for ancillary crimes flowing from the commission of the crime of abduction, like death or grievous harm. “To achieve the deterrent effect, life imprisonment is proposed for the offence of kidnapping, particularly where death results from the act.

Source: Nigerian Tribune September 21, 2021 18:45 UTC