On Wednesday the Nasarawa State governor, Abdullahi Sule has revealed that henceforth, rape, kidnapping cases would receive a death sentence.
Earlier, the state commissioner of police, Bola Emmanuel Longe had disclosed that 40 rape cases were recorded while 30 persons have been arrested in the last six months in the state.
CP Longe who said the police command has taken measures to tackle crimes especially rape, kidnapping, banditry noted that the security alone cannot fight in the state adding that the support of the public in the area of information sharing.
He admonished traditional rulers, religious and political leaders to be fully involved in the fight against rape and kidnapping which he said has become a threat to the lives and property of the citizens of the state.
