Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has urged the Nigerian government to introduce public executions for convicted kidnappers, arguing that visible and decisive punishment is the only effective way to curb the country’s growing wave of abductions.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Uchemba expressed frustration over what he described as the government’s failure to enforce existing capital punishment laws, saying that the lack of strict consequences has emboldened criminals to act without fear.
According to the actor, countries like China have managed to maintain low crime rates through firm enforcement of the death penalty for serious crimes such as kidnapping and corruption.
“The capital punishment for kidnapping is death, yet when offenders are arrested, we hardly hear what happens afterwards.”
“If you ask me, there should even be a dedicated TV channel showing the arrest and public execution of convicted kidnappers. Until real consequences are enforced, nothing will change,” he said.
Uchemba’s remarks come amid a surge in kidnapping cases across Nigeria, particularly as the festive season approaches, a period often marked by increased criminal activity.
He urged the authorities to take decisive action, stressing that firm and public enforcement of justice would deter crime and restore public confidence in the justice system.
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