Nigeria, July 8 -- The Gombe State Government is considering a law that would prescribe death penalty for kidnappers and rapists in the state.

The Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Njodi, stated this when he played host to the Coalition for the Eradication of Social Vices Among Youth, a non-governmental organisation established by youth of like minds to address delinquency among the younger generation in the country.

Mr Njodi said the present administration of Governor Inuwa Yahaya is passionate about recreating a society where ethics, norms and values are upheld and obeyed, and therefore it will not shy away from bringing the full weight of the law to bear on any group or individual who engages in anti-social behaviour.

He sa...