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LegendHero(m): 4:36pm On May 09, 2024
Senate on Thursday, May 9, approved the death penalty for those convicted on the charge of drug trafficking in the country.

The punishment prescribed in the extant NDLEA Act is a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

The resolution of the Senate followed its consideration of a report of the Committees on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters and Drugs and Narcotics, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024.

The Chairman of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters presented the report during plenary, Senator Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno North).

The bill, which ed its third reading, aims to update the list of dangerous drugs, strengthen the operations of the NDLEA, review penalties, and empower the establishment of laboratories.

Section 11 of the current act prescribes that “any person who, without lawful authority; imports, manufactures, produces, processes, plants or grows the drugs popularly known as cocaine, LSD, heroin or any other similar drugs shall be guilty of an offence and liable on conviction to be sentenced to imprisonment for life” was amended to reflect a stiffer penalty of death.

Although the report did not recommend a death penalty for the offence, during consideration, Senator Ali Ndume moved that the life sentence should be upgraded to the death penalty.

During a clause-by-clause consideration of the Bill, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, who presided over the session, put the amendment on the death penalty to a voice vote and ruled that the “ayes” had it.

But Senator Adams Oshiomhole objected to the ruling, saying that the “nays” had it.

He argued that matters of life and death should not be treated hurriedly, but Barau said it was too late, as he failed to call for division immediately after his ruling.

The bill was subsequently read for the third time and ed by the Senate.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/just-in-senate-approves-death-penalty-for-drug-traffickers/

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AqualinaXYZ: 4:38pm On May 09, 2024
grin grin grin grin


Tinubu sef





Imagine declaring war on your own house hold






All these cocaine presidents shaa

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Zonefree(m): 4:38pm On May 09, 2024
When are they going to approve same for National and State looters? undecided

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Okwyjesus(m): 4:39pm On May 09, 2024
What of kidnappers?

Long overdue

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Salewa97: 4:39pm On May 09, 2024
This is another form of ethnic cleansing.

This law must not stand!

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LegendHero(m): 4:40pm On May 09, 2024
Zonefree:
When are they going to approve same for National and State looters? undecided

They will still approve it. But for now, it’s drug trafficker case they are treating.

Drug traffickers deserve cruel death just as national and state looters deserve to be sentenced for life too.

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Mynd44: 4:40pm On May 09, 2024
They won't kill them. No governor wants to sign death warrants. They will just be there permanently

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Fkmodhi: 4:41pm On May 09, 2024
Tinubu just escape it Omor dem suppose execute the Werey long time…

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LegendHero(m): 4:42pm On May 09, 2024
Mynd44:
They won't kill them. No governor wants to sign death warrants. They will just be there permanently

You’re right. It’s akin to just saying sentence for life.

99% of the governors won’t sign the death penalty.

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maxiuc(m): 4:42pm On May 09, 2024
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What about looters as it is done in China and Vietnam since we want to copy them let's copy them fully

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LegendHero(m): 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
Fkmodhi:
Tinubu just escape it Omor dem suppose execute the Werey long time…

Ojuku escaped too before his death. How I wish they can wake him and try him again for drug trafficking offense.

Then after that, hang him again.

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MANNABBQGRILLS: 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
GBAMSOLUTELY!

Rather late than never!!

Corruption politicians and public holders comes next......

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Christistruth00: 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
cool

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MANNABBQGRILLS: 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
GOOD NEWS.....more to come

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lordm(m): 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
Governors don't sign it na

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Adeolajude(m): 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
What of kidnappers

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fasho01(m): 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
Good
Yourprick: 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
How bout looting?

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Olokolobo(f): 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
what is penalty for embezzling public funds?

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G0odharddick: 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
Tinubun should be used as a scape goat 🐐

Meanwhile, looting and public embezzlement has no punishment

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rainluv: 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
Hehehehe...
Starting from the head,abi? lipsrsealed

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PlushyRealtor: 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
They should also approve death penalty for anyone who steal public funds...

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MANNABBQGRILLS: 4:43pm On May 09, 2024
Yourprick:
How bout looting?
Adeolajude:
What of kidnappers
PlushyRealtor:
They should also approve death penalty for anyone who steal public funds...
Okwyjesus:
What of kidnappers?
Long overdue
That is the next stage now......
All of them will end in jail.and die brutal deaths las las......

Didi2d:
What about kidnappers and killer herdsmen
Kidnappers, Killer herdsmen, Boko Haram, Ipob, Unknown Gunmen are next.
All of dem Will die terrible deaths....

Enough of those aforementioned animals in our darling country 🇳🇬

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Jodybarton: 4:44pm On May 09, 2024
Lol Nigeria go empty o if them kill all chest beaters

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Keegan: 4:44pm On May 09, 2024
Way to go! Enough is enough.

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LegendHero(m): 4:44pm On May 09, 2024
Salewa97:
This is another form of ethnic cleansing.

This law must not stand!

You’re a liar.

This is a well thought out law.

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GlorifiedTunde(m): 4:44pm On May 09, 2024
Lol ...

Who is the chief trafficker?

Make I no talk? cheesy grin

Please extend it to rapists. Thanks!

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Thugnificent(m): 4:44pm On May 09, 2024
What about bandits that have become multimillionaire thru ransom from innocent Nigerians?

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samwheel(m): 4:44pm On May 09, 2024
cheesy

When will dey also approve death penalty for stealing public funds undecided

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