Asaba—Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed concern over the delay in the trial of kidnap suspects, noting that it had emboldened kidnappers in perpetuating the crime.

He added that kidnappers are vicious, mindless and not only strike at will but exhibit such force that anybody could become a victim.

The governor stated this when Judges in the state led by the Chief Judge, Justice Abiodun Smith, paid him a courtesy call in Asaba.

He said: “There are no sacred cow for kidnap suspects. They strike at will, so whether you are in the judiciary, legislative or executive, you can be a victim of kidnap.”

Uduaghan enjoined the judges to help the society so that the incidence of kidnapping would be drastically reduced.

The governor promised to guarantee the independence of the judiciary, so that judges in the state would have the courage to be fair and firm in the dispensation of justice.

He said: “The judiciary is the  last hope of the common man. I know you will continue to uphold this so that you dispense justice courageously and without fear or favour.”