The bill prescribing death penalty for cultism, armed robbery, kidnapping and light arms proliferation in Rivers is now at the committee stage, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

The Executive Bill seeks to amend an existing law that assigned 10 years imprisonment for cultism and related offences in the state.

During debate on Wednesday, members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, expressed support for the amendment process, noting that death penalty was most suitable to discourage perpetrators of such crimes.

Mr Ahiakwo Christian, representing ONELGA Constituency 1, also condemned criminal activities across the state and sued for urgent steps by the government toward ending the menace.

He said one of such actions was to prescribe stiffer punishment for culprits.

“Cultism has ravaged our society, we need to take urgent steps to avert the danger ahead,’’

he said.

Also, the Speaker, Mr Ikuinyi Ibani, said there was the need for stiffer punishment for cultism and related offences.

He said that until the issue of light arms proliferation was well regulated, insecurity might continue to threaten humanity.

“It is our wish to live in a society where legitimate activities will remain unhindered, this is the reason Rivers House Assembly must continue to support laws and policies that will protect the people,’’

he said.

The Speaker also constituted a committee that would collate contributions and relevant reports that would enhance easy passage of the bill.

He urged members of the committee to allow contributions from stakeholders, including Civil Society Organisations and the public to enrich its report.

Also at the committee stage is a bill seeking to establish the state security outfit that will support the existing security agencies in the state.


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hope same law apply to politicians.

I believe now that wike and rivers elders means business

Welcome development

DEATH PENALTY!

What of corruption?

Death penalty too for herdsmen

Good start

Isn't that much?

Thank God my darling Rivers state will be safe haven again.

Garden city my home

Some innocent souls would be affected though.....

Good one

Good One

And treasury looters, any penalty for them? No, I doubt that!

Bunch of hypocrites....
The enactment is good however, but they won't make any law that will have effect on them!

Why are laws been made?
To ensure that the higher class citizens have peace of mind enjoying their loots.

You have your money? Then you buy the judge.
Laws are always made to control only the poor!

So that the poor can't kidnap the rich, so that the poor can't rob the rich....

These idiots are bunch of scumbag.

I'm peace loving citizen however but the truth must be said...
Don't bother quoting me cuz I may not reply.

the person above me must you post the pics

what capital punishment is for corrupt politician and looters

What of politicians who steal? The root problem of insecurity where public funds meany for all is embezzled by a few?
If the wealth of all is equitavly distributed most who ventured into crime would never had done so.

What of corrupt politicians?




We need to start with the one that claims he doesn't like money...

That should be extended to all states in Nigeria.

SAMBARRY:
What about r@pe of toddlers.their shame needs TO BE exposed because their uncontrollable phenese is destroying the lives of babies

Please remove that picture

bjayx:
Isn't that much?

Nop it is good, if passed, U know if U go and Kidnap u jst signed your death certificate B dat

But provide full evidence before executing anyone through the law.

Enough of arbitrary killings.

If Rivers had no Oil & Gas people would have deserted that place long ago like Sambisa with all the violence going on

ZombieTAMER:


Please remove that picture

no they need to see it so that the consequences of their animalistic behaviors Will be revealed because some ideots think it's nothing serious

This is injustice upon injustice

SAMBARRY:
What about r@pe of toddlers.their shame needs TO BE exposed because their uncontrollable phenese is destroying the lives of babies

must you post this

Wonderful decision to curb the ever increasing menace in Rivers State. Hopefully, the judgement will be swift!

agbonkamen:
Death penalty too for herdsmen

It is now death penalty for any herdsman found carrying gun.

xmanco42:
must you post this

YES because we have some r@pest and pedophiles on nairaland.

Since they think it's nothing worth talking about,THEY need to see it first hand

Glad they're starting from somewhere. I like it.