Nigeria: Insecurity - Nigerian Lawmakers Move to Impose Death Penalty for Kidnapping

[AllAfrica - Africa] - 27/11/2025
[Premium Times] Nigeria's Anti-Terrorism Act prescribes a death penalty for kidnapping when the offence results in the death of a victim. Where no death occurs, other penalties apply depending on the circumstances, including life imprisonment for offences such as hostage-taking and kidnapping.
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