Williams Uchemba Calls for Public Execution of Kidnappers

Kehinde Adeleye
Nollywood actor Williams Uchemba has urged the Nigerian government to enforce public executions for convicted kidnappers, arguing that visible and decisive punishment is the only way to curb the growing wave of abductions across the country.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, Uchemba expressed frustration over what he described as the government’s failure to implement existing capital punishment laws, saying the lack of consequences encourages criminals to act with impunity.
Citing China as an example, the actor noted that the Asian nation maintains the death penalty for serious crimes such as kidnapping and corruption, a policy he believes has helped reduce crime rates.
“The capital punishment for kidnapping is death, yet when offenders are arrested, we hardly hear what happens afterwards,” Uchemba said. “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.”
Uchemba’s comments come amid a surge in kidnapping incidents across Nigeria, particularly as the festive season approaches, a period often linked to heightened criminal activity.
He urged the authorities to act decisively, insisting that firm and public enforcement of justice would not only serve as a deterrent but also help restore public confidence in the justice system.
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