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– A militant group has surrendered its weapons to the Rivers state government – This is in line with the government’s demand to militants to surrender in 60 days Following the inauguration of Rivers State Amnesty Programme Committee, a militant group has surrendered its arms. Governor Nyesom Wike had issued a 60-day window period to militants in the region to surrender their weapons or risk military action. READ ALSO; Niger Delta Avengers confront security operatives Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 14591671_1175020819226433_2137042830473559139_n A militant group led by one self-styled General Don Wanney led other members of the group operating in the Ogba/ Egbema/ Ndoni local government area to surrender their guns to the state government. The governor had said: “Anyone who has surrendered his arms and has followed through the process laid out for the amnesty will be pardoned. Such a person will not be prosecuted. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 14523186_1175020902559758_8197286954575564702_n “This committee has 60days to complete its assignment. After the 60days, any cultist or militant who fails to subscribe to the amnesty programme will face the full weight of the law”. A few months ago, Governor Rochas Okorocha received more than 200 Avengers who have been terrorising Imo state. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 14479774_1175021009226414_5596249452040907269_n Security agents were on hand to witness the disarmament ceremony. The governor said: “I am here to rescue my children so that there will be no shooting by the Police and Army. I am here also to receive your message and deliver them to the Federal Government. I am speaking to you as a father of the land and assure you of proper reintegration into the society.”
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– A militant group has surrendered its weapons to the Rivers state government – This is in line with the government’s demand to militants to surrender in 60 days Following the inauguration of Rivers State Amnesty Programme Committee, a militant group has surrendered its arms. Governor Nyesom Wike had issued a 60-day window period to militants in the region to surrender their weapons or risk military action.


A militant group led by one self-styled General Don Wanney led other members of the group operating in the Ogba/ Egbema/ Ndoni local government area to surrender their guns to the state government.


“This committee has 60days to complete its assignment. After the 60days, any cultist or militant who fails to subscribe to the amnesty programme will face the full weight of the law”.


Security agents were on hand to witness the disarmament ceremony. The governor said: “I am here to rescue my children so that there will be no shooting by the Police and Army. I am here also to receive your message and deliver them to the Federal Government. I am speaking to you as a father of the land and assure you of proper reintegration into the society.”

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