Founder of Omega Power Ministries, Pastor Chibuzor Chinyere, has said the church runs a free rehabilitation programme for repentant kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists as part of efforts to reduce crime in society.
Chinyere made this known in a statement shared on the church’s official Facebook page on Wednesday, explaining that the initiative is funded through tithes and offerings.
According to him, individuals rescued from criminal camps are disarmed, handed over to the police, and placed on a structured rehabilitation programme that combines spiritual guidance with vocational training.
“When I rescue them from camp, they surrender their guns, which I hand over to the police. They undergo spiritual and physical rehabilitation,” he said.
He added that beneficiaries are also baptised and officially documented by law enforcement agencies.
“They get water baptised. They are taken to police headquarters for documentation,” he said.
Chinyere further explained that the programme also equips participants with practical skills to support their reintegration into society.
“They are trained in skills such as furniture making, welding, electrical and electronics training, scaffolding, tailoring, ICT, oil and gas training, and others,” he said.
According to him, the initiative has been sustained for over 15 years and has contributed to reducing crime by helping former criminals rebuild their lives.
“By the grace of God, for more than 15 years, God has used OPM to support the police in reducing crime. Many of these misled youths are no longer into crime but are now doing legal work,” he added.