Founder of Omega Power Ministries, Chibuzor Chinyere, has disclosed that the church operates a free rehabilitation programme for repentant kidnappers, armed robbers, and cultists as part of efforts to curb crime in society.
Chinyere made this known in a statement shared on the church’s official Facebook page, noting that the initiative is funded through tithes and offerings contributed by members.
According to him, individuals rescued from criminal camps are first disarmed and handed over to the police before being enrolled in a structured rehabilitation programme. He explained that the process combines spiritual guidance with vocational training aimed at helping them reintegrate 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.
The cleric added that the initiative has been sustained for over 15 years and has contributed to reducing crime by transforming the lives of former offenders.
“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 stated.
He maintained that the programme is part of the church’s broader commitment to social impact, focusing on rehabilitation and empowerment as tools for long-term crime reduction.
