The governor, nonetheless, mentioned the death warrant can be signed if the kidnappers fail to enchantment inside 30 days.
Okpebholo acknowledged this whereas recounting his administration’s efforts to deal with kidnapping, cultism and different prison actions on the God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, Ekpoma, on Friday.
DAILY POST remembers that the criminals have been sentenced to death by an Edo State Special Criminal Court on September 29, over the kidnapping of a lady on the vegetable market alongside Airport Road, Benin.
The governor mentioned insecurity was a significant concern when he assumed workplace and he determined to prioritise tackling it after elevating the problem with President Bola Tinubu, who urged him to go forward.
“When the kidnappers attacked the vegetable market area, I told the commissioner of police that I wanted them arrested without delay ,” he mentioned.
The governor mentioned the suspects had been sentenced to death and expressed hope that they might not enchantment the judgment.
“If within 30 days they don’t appeal, I will execute,” he added.
