Muslim students seek capital punishment for convicted kidnappers, terrorists

By Lukman Olabiyi
The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, has called for the imposition of capital punishment on convicted kidnappers, terrorists and bandits whose actions result in loss of lives, describing insecurity as one of the greatest threats to Nigeria’s development.
The call was made on Monday during a press briefing in Lagos by the newly inaugurated Amir (President) of MSSN Lagos, Dr. Ajibola Yusuf Salami.
Salami said the society was assuming leadership at a challenging period characterised by economic hardship, insecurity, rising educational costs, unemployment and growing social problems affecting young Nigerians.
He stated that the new ...