Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to sign the death warrants of four convicts sentenced for kidnapping a woman at the Vegetable Market along Airport Road, Benin City, if they fail to appeal their sentences within the stipulated 30 days.
The Governor made the declaration during a fellowship at God’s People Worldwide Prayer Ministry, where he reviewed his administration’s efforts to tackle kidnapping, cultism and other violent crimes. He said insecurity was among the major challenges he inherited upon assuming office and recalled discussing the state’s security situation and road infrastructure with President Bola Tinubu.
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The four defendants were sentenced to death by the Edo State Special Criminal Court on September 29, 2026. Okpebholo expressed hope that they would not appeal the judgement, adding that he was prepared to execute the sentences if no appeal was filed within the 30-day period.
The Governor further recounted unusual incidents he associated with spiritual forces following the demolition of a building linked to a cult group.
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