On Tuesday, the Edo House of Assembly passed the State Kidnapping Prohibition Law 2025, which includes the death penalty for those convicted of kidnapping.
Majority Leader Charity Aiguobarueghian moved the motion for the assembly to consider the bill clause-by-clause, with Minority Leader Henry Okaka of Owan East seconding the motion.
During the detailed review of the bill, the lawmakers amended the previous 2013 law, which had prescribed life imprisonment and the seizure of property used in kidnapping. The revised law now imposes the death penalty and mandates the confiscation of property involved in the crime.
Additionally, the House passed a bill to repeal the 2022 State Electricity Law and establish the Edo State Electricity Market, the Edo State Electricity Regulatory Commission, and the Edo Electrification Agency.
The assembly also confirmed Mrs. Kenny Okojie as the chairperson of the governing board of the Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency.
