Kidnapping: Edo judge urges residents to install CCTV in homes, businesses
Justice Terry Momodu Aigbona of the Edo State Special Criminal Court has urged residents to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in their homes, shops, vehicles and business premises to help tackle crime. DAILY POST reports that the judge made the call on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in Benin City, while sentencing four kidnappers to death […] Kidnapping: Edo judge urges residents to…
Judge Terry Momodu Aigbona of the Edo State Special Criminal Court has urged residents in Edo State to install CCTV cameras in their homes, shops, vehicles, and business premises to combat crime. This call came on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, during sentencing of four kidnappers to death by hanging in Benin City. Aigbona praised those who installed CCTV cameras at a vegetable market, stating it aided in the arrest of kidnappers who abducted a woman on June 14, 2026.
He emphasized that CCTV is no longer a luxury but a necessity for security. The judge also encouraged the Edo State Government to promote CCTV installation through public awareness and potential incentives. Additionally, he called for CCTV cameras in public places like markets, parks, and institutions. Aigbona commended the Nigeria Police for their efficiency and thanked the prosecution and defense counsel for their cooperation.
Edo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Prof Roland Otaru, praised the thorough and historic judgment, assuring that the state would remain unwelcoming to criminals. Otaru warned that Edo State is a no-go area for criminal activities.
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