The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has signed into law an anti-kidnapping bill.
The law imposes a penalty of life imprisonment on kidnapping for ransom, as well as death penalty for kidnappers if a victim dies in the course of kidnap, among others.
Ambode said when a victim dies in the course of a kidnap, the suspect is liable on conviction to death.
He said aside from the law, the government would put other measures in place to prevent kidnapping and other security breaches.
The governor said, “Security is of utmost importance to our administration and we are confident that this law will serve as a deterrent to anybody who may desire to engage in this wicked act within the boundaries of Lagos.
“While we use this law to address the challenge and punish the criminals, we are also putting in place appropriate measures, particularly in our schools and other vulnerable targets, to prevent security breaches.”
Ambode assured residents that the justice system would be activated to execute the anti-kidnapping law to the letter.