Mustay:


It's a job, they are prison officials and there are procedures to the executions too

Well, see it as "killing the criminal". The State is killing the person who has committed crime against it. That is the way they see it just like soldiers who 'fight the enemy'.

Nigeria had public executions during military rule too.

Mustay:


The State does not see it that way. Have you thought of a mass murderer, someone who rapes victims before killing them, someone who does Badoo for instance. There are so many examples and it is not just people who kill with rifles, knives or other form of ammunition. Some have willingly killed people in their professions as medical doctors, mechanics or bankers. The methods may be different but the effects cause pain to the society. The person is an unwanted element. So, before he or she is 'just helpless', consider those who have suffered from the person's crimes.

I have only given you one side. There is another side that gives you instances of people who were wrongly sentenced and killed. In the US, there is a movie producer/director who has documented cases where people were wrongly convicted and framed up by the Police. There are even cases where the fingerprint and DNA evidences are called into questioning but the Police just looks for one evidence to nail the defendant so as to bury the case.

For Nigeria, there is a religious angle (forgiveness, killing someone) to it because of issues like this. How sure are you that you are executing the wrong person? Both reasons are why our governors find it hard to sign execution orders. The inmates themselves are traumatised by 'waiting for death' During military era, they didn't send all that. Well, it takes the fear of not dying to be a soldier.

TEYA:

Lethal injection is costly, firing squad is also expensive due to the cost of bullets. I think hanging is cheaper. Why should a country spend so much on execution?

chillychill:
This is very heartbreaking mehn I wonder how there families would feel when they inform them Dere relative has a week to go...

The bottom line is we should all just be careful in n outside the country.. We shouldn't do drugs either selling or using,it's too dangerous

EgunMogaji:


My Dad was the one that taught me that too

kellyJames5:


@the bolded
These people are not in their right frame of mind.
So they may not feel anything because you at that point, they are no longer human.

SoNature:


You don’t have to wonder. Their families had their final cries 24 hours after the judge pronounced a death sentence on their loved one. Afterwards, life goes on. Many families may not even bother attending the last day of execution because it will only remind them what they've tried so hard to forget.

I witnessed many people get executed by a fiery-looking firing squad of soldiers in an open field back in the day in Enugu. Indeed, it was a terrible sight to behold.

thebosstrevor:


How is a Nigerian man crying a western propaganda? pls explain

okwabayi:

Did you not understand my write up? How else is there to explain something so plain? Oh, ok, you want to challenge a comment with many likes, abi? A typical character of nairalanders.

On BBC, CNN, FOX and co [Western media] whenever they mention their countries or similar developed nations they are sure to show big buildings, overfed citizens, good government policies, subsidized housing and other features to give viewers a sense the countries are one step below the biblical heaven.
When they speak of Africa it's the regular news: lush forests, wild life, AIDS, Boko Haram, poverty, war, ethnic clashes, corrupt governments and famine -- subconsciously implanting the idea in the viewers' minds these countries are offshoots of hell.

chillychill:

Final cries kee u think so? Some would still be waiting for miracles probably d government would cancel d law before execution (especially those who are dear to the person) u no when Dere is life there is hope (na wetin dem go dey think for Dere mind b dat)
Youve witnessed such before How was it? Did u have nightmares when u get home? Biko gist me abeg

IJOBA2:
THAT NIGERIAN IS IWUCHUKWU AMARA TOCHI

thebosstrevor:


so because you have many likes,nobody can challenge your comment.very interesting mentality

i still cant find any sense from your comment that justify a Nigerian man crying in the face of death is a prove of western propaganda

IJOBA2:
THAT NIGERIAN IS IWUCHUKWU AMARA TOCHI

okwabayi:

An observation I've made here is people challenge highly liked comments not because they seek knowledge but only to pester the poster.


You've proven me right. I'll put this discussion on hold and wait for another poster to explain my idea in simpler terms.

IJOBA2:
THAT NIGERIAN IS IWUCHUKWU AMARA TOCHI

Explorers:


I don't think so.

Hanging is not the only mean to execute criminals:

firing squad

Lethal injection (Doctors are involved)

Were those doctors criminals too?

Ask lalasticlala

Riddler32:
Same here, during my last visit a friend of mine in Nigeria requested i should assist in carrying 2 23kg luggage of perfumes. Promises where made that my ticket and excess luggages will be paid for. On hearing this, posting started when both parties refused NO as an answer. Cut the story short i didnt bend to their promise and cut ties with my friend.

Never carry items for people, Never disclose travelling plans to friends and extended families, Never allow anyone to the closet or room where your bag are (if someone mistakenly enter my accommodation, i unpack and pack when they are gone). 2 cents my dad gave me.

karlboss:


Sorry please educate me when you say if someone enters your accommodation do you mean where you live or where you keep your bag when you want to travel. Please explain

Mustay:


This one that there's resistance to executions. This Malay may be proving tough guy now but whoever kills has that trauma in him. [/b]The security guys face this too. Except the person is crazy upstairs, there's no way they won't have the feeling. Even this robot, who will set it up? Who'll press the command button? There comes the ethical questions. Assisted death appears easier but someone is administering the injection, activating the electric chair or whatever poison is used to kill.

kellyJames5:


In my own view, Lethal injection and firing squad are less traumatizing.

The doctors would first of all give the convicted person an anesthesia before administering the lethal injection thereby causing a painless/peaceful death.

Death by firing squad also ensures speedy death of the convicted and moreover, a "squad" of soldiers undertake this task unlike Executioner.

So, this two methods aren't that traumatizing like death by hanging on the Executioner.

eDeity:

Now that's one thing i can not do

Dear people, obey the law
Stay out of trouble
Play safe
Be alive