Nigeria, June 22 -- The Ondo State Government has proposed death penalty for those convicted of kidnapping in the state.

It said the move is part of its commitment to ensuring peace, infrastructure development, and grassroots governance across all parts of the state.

The decision was reached during the State Executive Council meeting presided by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa in Akure, the state capital.

Although the meeting was held on Wednesday, the information was made available to journalists on Saturday.

The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Olukayode Ajulo, said the council discussed key security concerns and resolved to begin repealing some laws regarding kidnapping in the state.

Mr Ajulo noted that kidnapping and cult...