Senator Abdulfatai Buhari has recommended capital punishment for kidnapping and other forms of violent crimes in order to tackle growing insecurity in the country.
He told newsmen in Ibadan, Oyo state that the spate of kidnapping and killings across the country would continue unabated if such a drastic measure was not taken. Buhari was the former Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybercrime, in the 8th National Assembly.
The lawmaker lamented the upsurge in kidnappings and killings across the country, saying violent crimes were becoming a lucrative business for those involved.
He recalled how increasing rate of drug peddling was stemmed in the 80s through drastic measure, adding that lots of people abandoned the trade as soon as government made those caught in the act to face the firing squad.
The lawmaker said that the absence of such punitive measure give those involved in the recent inhuman activities liberty to continue recruiting young people.
