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In Islam, If A Person Kidnap, Collect Ransom, One Of His Hand And Leg Should Be Amputated-Uwabuike
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Public Affairs Analyst, Chibunna Ubawuike, has called for stricter punitive measures in addressing the rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity across Nigeria, sparking renewed debate on how best to confront the country’s worsening security challenges.
During an interview on TVC News, on Monday, 8 June, 2026, Ubawuike reacted to the increasing wave of abductions and ransom-driven kidnappings across different parts of the country, arguing that stronger penalties could serve as a deterrent to criminal activity and help restore public confidence in the justice system.
In his remarks, Ubawuike referenced what he described as a principle within Islamic legal thought relating to punishment for kidnapping involving ransom.
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