Quite unfortunately, cases of kidnap are not new in Nigeria. Exactly a month ago, a kidnap gang stormed the Lagos State Model College at the Igbonla area of Epe and abducted six students – making it the second case in seven months. The kidnap gang was said to have penetrated the school through a hole they dug in the fence, shooting sporadically into the air. They grabbed six students and boarded speedboats the speedboats they'd come with. 



The recent arrest of kidnap kingpin, Chukwudidumeme Onuomadike, a.ka. Evans, exposed the lavish lifestyle that kidnappers live in Nigeria at the expense of other people's innocence and fortune. Evans, the 'most notorious' kidnapper was rounded up few weeks ago in Lagos at his Magodo residence. Evans is a billionaire kidnapper. The ill-gotten fortunes he has been able to amass beat the imagination of even the most corrupt in Nigerian society. Evans changed the face of kidnapping in Nigeria. He collected $1 million ransom on six different occasions.  


Though not tried before the court yet, Evans' confessions have nailed him, and won't rule out the possibility of him being either jailed for life or convicted to death. And as well, the Inspector General of Police has advocated for the imposition of death sentence on convicted kidnappers to set as a lesson for others. 

What are those things that would happen if Evans gets death sentence? They include: 


1. Decimate Kidnap Cases In Nigeria: The death conviction of notorious Evans will signal a new era for 'kidnapping business' in Nigeria – of a society that can no longer condone notoriety and it concomitant crimes. 

2. More Confidence In Nigeria Security Forces: Kidnapping is a major challenge for security forces in Nigeria, but the efforts of security forces have been laudable in getting Evans arrested, and conducting investigation leading to the revelation of other truths and accomplices. His death conviction will restore the confidence of Nigerians in the workings of the security forces. 

3. He Would Serve As Deterrent For Others: Evans may not be the only billionaire kidnapper in Nigeria, just that he happens to be the first to be caught. There are still many 'Evans' out there that are yet to be nabbed. Evans death conviction would serve as deterrent to his 'gang' that may be lurking out there. 

4. Lesson For Nigerian Youths: The extravagant lifestyle of Evans is enough to 'convince' anyone, especially youths that kidnapping is a money-bag. But his death will possibly kill such thoughts. It will serve as a lesson for Nigerian youths that kidnapping is no legit business and does not have a breathing place in any society. 

5. Justice Served: Few days ago, #FreeEvans, a movement for the release of the notorious kidnapper, trended on social media. But the campaign was greeted with outrage on the internet, particularly on Twitter. The conviction to death of the kidnapper would amount to justice being served.



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Before he is sentenced to death someone should ask him where the president is.

I agree that the death sentence should be applied so it would serve as a deterrent. but in my opinion that is not the best because it would make kidnappers more ruthless as they won't like to risk being caught they'd prefer to kill their victims because of the need to be extra-cautious

BabaRamota1980:
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ka na wasa ne? Dan iska .


Share your opinion do you think he should get the death penalty

Don't mind our security forces. They would prefer rendering the life risking efforts of those who arrested him useless

BabaRamota1980:
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What do you mean

fabre4:
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What are those things that would happen if Evans gets death sentence? They include: 


1. Decimate Kidnap Cases In Nigeria: The death conviction of notorious Evans will signal a new era for 'kidnapping business' in Nigeria – of a society that can no longer condone notoriety and it concomitant crimes. 

Despite the severe penalties for sexual assaults, (ràpe), and child molestation, these crimes are still carried out on a day to day basis. Capturing and executing one kidnapper will not make the rest wake up one morning and say: 'omo, this job dey risky o!," They were already aware of the risks and all this will do is to spur them on to be more discreet or more ruthless, doing anything they can to ensure they do not get caught or die.

fabre4:

2. More Confidence In Nigeria Security Forces: Kidnapping is a major challenge for security forces in Nigeria, but the efforts of security forces have been laudable in getting Evans arrested, and conducting investigation leading to the revelation of other truths and accomplices. His death conviction will restore the confidence of Nigerians in the workings of the security forces.

Nope. It will take only a few days before we forget the feat. I am sure you remember all the times your friends have turned you down when you needed help, than the times they aided you. Humans are like this, eventually if and when the police eventually mess up, who will remember the one time in years that they were actually competent? It's like a veteran singer mentioning the award he got for singing when he was twelve.

fabre4:
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3. He Would Serve As Deterrent For Others: Evans may not be the only billionaire kidnapper in Nigeria, just that he happens to be the first to be caught. There are still many 'Evans' out there that are yet to be nabbed. Evans death conviction would serve as deterrent to his 'gang' that may be lurking out there. 

Already explained why this is idealistic thinking above.

fabre4:
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4. Lesson For Nigerian Youths: The extravagant lifestyle of Evans is enough to 'convince' anyone, especially youths that kidnapping is a money-bag. But his death will possibly kill such thoughts. It will serve as a lesson for Nigerian youths that kidnapping is no legit business and does not have a breathing place in any society. 

Either you underestimate the zeal Nigerian youths possess to find an easy way to get money or you are a rather naive individual. His death would not change a thing, if anything, it would spur certain people to believe they can do better and are wise enough not to get caught like he was. Especially these youths who have grown up watching Fast and Furious and The Expendibles. Those who have the courage and the desperation will still do so, and in fact they will learn from Evans mistakes and know that the stakes are high so they can't get caught.

Two friends of mine were discussing as to how Evans was a fool, and as to how he should have left the country permanently on getting his first few ransoms. Trust me, with how people see Evans as a joke, killing him will not make a difference.

fabre4:


5. Justice Served: Few days ago, #FreeEvans, a movement for the release of the notorious kidnapper, trended on social media. But the campaign was greeted with outrage on the internet, particularly on Twitter. The conviction to death of the kidnapper would amount to justice being served.

Justice? I laugh. He enjoys the sweet relief of death whereas all those who he has wronged grieve from his actions. I would say life imprisonment, every day in prison he would be blindfolded and tied, taken to another place, flogged and starved, and then he would wake up in his cell again, not knowing who is punishing him or why he is being punished. Death is the easy way out, too easy as he never experienced the same fear and suffering and misery that he inflicted on others.