According to the Anglican Bishop of Wusasa Diocese in Zaria, Kaduna State, Rt. Rev. Ali Buba-Lamido, corrupt public officials in the country should be sentenced to death.

Speaking on Saturday, he said the death penalty option is the only way to put public officers in Nigeria in check.

“If our leaders know that they would be prosecuted if found corrupt they would be on their toes to avoid corrupt practices.”

He also expressed confidence in the ability of the administration, saying he had no doubt that President Muhammdu Buhari would deliver.

On the security situation in the country, the bishop said it was bad for a country like Nigeria to have lost up to 11,000 people to Boko Haram.

“However, I am satisfied with the approach taken by the new administration to tackle the menace of Boko Haram,” he said.