The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has sparked fresh debate over Nigeria’s fight against terrorism after calling for the immediate execution of anyone found guilty of participating in terrorist activities across the country.
The Islamic advocacy group made the demand following the recent sentencing of two convicted terrorists to life imprisonment, insisting that the punishment was not severe enough for crimes linked to terrorism.
In a statement issued by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, MURIC argued that individuals convicted of terrorism should face the death penalty and be executed within seven days after judgment.
The call comes days after Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced two terrorists, Abubakar Abba and Mahmud Usman, to life imprisonment. While the ruling was seen by some as a major step in the prosecution of terrorism-related cases, MURIC described the sentence as too lenient.
Reacting to the verdict, Akintola said terrorists are dangerous criminals who should not be allowed to remain alive after conviction. According to him, keeping convicted terrorists in correctional facilities poses significant security risks to the country.
He warned that some terrorists could continue coordinating attacks or influencing extremist activities even while serving prison terms, making life imprisonment an inadequate punishment.
MURIC therefore urged the Federal Government to strengthen existing legal frameworks and introduce measures that would ensure swift implementation of death sentences for convicted terrorists.
“We therefore demand the death penalty for any terrorist found guilty of active participation in terror attacks,” Akintola stated.
The organization further insisted that convicted terrorists sentenced to death should be executed within seven days of judgment, citing concerns that delays could create opportunities for continued threats to national security.
The controversial proposal has already generated discussions among legal experts, human rights advocates and security analysts, with opinions divided over whether harsher punishments would serve as a stronger deterrent against terrorism or raise concerns about due process and human rights.
As Nigeria continues to battle insurgency, banditry and other forms of violent extremism, the debate over the most effective punishment for terrorism is likely to remain a major national issue.
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