The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has declared that anyone convicted of kidnapping in the state will be publicly executed by hanging at designated roundabouts for residents to witness. The governor also announced plans to establish a special court dedicated to the speedy trial of kidnapping and cultism cases, promising that suspects would be prosecuted and convicted within weeks.

Governor Monday Okpebholo condemns the recent Edo kidnapping at a Benin City market, ordering a swift police investigation to rescue victims and apprehend

The governor also warned that the Edo government would not tolerate any act that threatened public safety and security ...