The Enugu State government has announced plans to demolish properties used for kidnapping purposes, in accordance with the state’s Criminal Code Law. The law, amended in 2016, allows for the demolition or forfeiture of buildings used for kidnapping. Despite being signed into law eight years ago, citizens had questioned why it hadn’t been enforced.
The current administration, led by Governor Peter Mbah, has taken steps to address this, conducting due diligence to ensure no one suffers undue losses or miscarriage of justice. The government has compiled a list of properties used for kidnapping and warned property owners to thoroughly vet prospective tenants.
The statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, emphasized that the government is committed to ridding the state of crimes and criminalities. The demolition of these properties aims to serve as a deterrent to others.
Key points:
- Enugu State government to demolish properties used for kidnapping
- Move follows amendment to Criminal Code Law in 2016
- Due diligence conducted to avoid undue losses or miscarriage of justice
- Property owners warned to vet tenants thoroughly
- Government committed to ridding state of crimes and criminalities
- Demolition aims to serve as a deterrent to others
