Ondo state amnesty latest news
Here are the latest news updates on the Ondo State Amnesty Program:
Latest Update (March 2023): The Ondo State Government has announced that it has granted amnesty to 15 repentant cultists and armed robbers who have surrendered their weapons and vowed to renounce their criminal activities. The amnesty program, which was launched in 2020, aims to reduce crime and promote peace in the state.
Previous Updates:
- February 2023: The Ondo State Government has announced that it has received over 100 applications from cultists and armed robbers who want to benefit from the state's amnesty program. The program, which was launched in 2020, offers a second chance to those who surrender their weapons and renounce their criminal activities.
- January 2023: The Ondo State Government has reiterated its commitment to the amnesty program, saying that it is a key strategy to reduce crime and promote peace in the state. The program has already seen over 50 cultists and armed robbers surrender their weapons and renounce their criminal activities.
- December 2022: The Ondo State Government has announced that it has granted amnesty to 20 repentant cultists and armed robbers who have surrendered their weapons and vowed to renounce their criminal activities. The amnesty program has been praised by residents of the state, who say it has helped to reduce crime and improve security.
- November 2022: The Ondo State Government has launched a new initiative to support former cultists and armed robbers who have benefited from the state's amnesty program. The initiative, which is called the "Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program", aims to provide training and employment opportunities to former criminals to help them reintegrate into society.
Background:
The Ondo State Amnesty Program was launched in 2020 by the state government to provide a second chance to cultists and armed robbers who want to renounce their criminal activities. The program offers a range of benefits, including the surrender of weapons, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society. The program has been praised by residents of the state, who say it has helped to reduce crime and improve security.