Former Edo State Governor and senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has endorsed the death penalty proposed by the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo for kidnappers and bandits.

According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Ebojele, Oshiomhole spoke while addressing party supporters at the flag-off of the Edo North Senatorial District local government election campaign held at the Public Field in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State.

Oshiomhole said civil liberties had been restored in Edo State under Governor Okpebholo’s administration, adding that only criminals had reason to fear the state.

Governor Okpebholo and Senator Oshiomhole rallying support for the APC candidates ahead of next month’s local government election

He also reiterated his support for the creation of state police, saying it would complement the efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in tackling insecurity.

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