The monarch made this call on Monday while reacting to a wave of violent crimes, including the recent harrowing killing of a housewife, Fatima Abubakar, and her six children. Speaking at his palace, Emir Sanusi emphasized that the delay in carrying out capital punishments has emboldened criminals and contributed to the rising insecurity in the region.
"We must not allow people to kill innocent souls and go scot-free or spend a few years in prison only to return and commit more crimes," Sanusi stated. He argued that under both Islamic Sharia and the secular laws of the land, justice for the victims demands that the supreme penalty be enforced when the courts have so ruled.
The Emir expressed deep concern over the "growing culture of impunity," noting that the failure to execute death sentences betrays the families of victims who look to the government for justice. He specifically highlighted that the death penalty serves as a necessary deterrent in a society grappling with heinous acts of violence.
Governor Yusuf, who has been grappling with security challenges since assuming office, is yet to officially respond to the Emir’s public request. However, the call has sparked a fresh debate across the state regarding the implementation of capital punishment and the role of the government in curbing violent crime.
Stay tuned as we monitor the state government's response to this significant intervention by the Emir on naijarave.
