Nwuche Urges FG to Grant Amnesty to Repentant Cultists, Militants in Rivers

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chibudom Nwuche, has called on the Federal Government to establish an amnesty programme for repentant cultists and militant youths in the Orashi area of Rivers State.
Nwuche, who chairs the Governing Board of the South-South Development Commission, said youths willing to surrender their weapons and embrace peaceful lives should be given opportunities for rehabilitation, reorientation and reintegration.
He made the appeal through his representative, Chief Kingdom Ajugo, during the 2026 Upata Folklore, Ele, held at Ula Upata in Ahoada East Local Government Area.
Nwuche expressed concern over worsening insecurity in Ahoada and other parts of the Orashi region, which comprises Ahoada East, Ahoada West, Abua/Odual and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGAs.
He recalled the killing of the former Divisional Police Officer, late CSP Bako Amgbashim, describing him as a dedicated and gallant police officer.
Nwuche said previous appeals had been made to the Rivers State Government for an amnesty initiative but had yet to yield action.
He therefore urged the Federal Government, particularly the Office of the National Security Adviser led by Nuhu Ribadu, to consider an amnesty programme that would help transform repentant violent youths into productive members of society.