The Rivers State Government says there will be no form of amnesty for repentant criminal gang members in the state.
The state commissioner of youths, Chisom Gbali said this in a chat with journalists on Thursday.
According to him, granting amnesty to criminals will encourage other youths to engage in cultism, crime and criminality.
He stated that the state government is partnering with the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission to train youth in various fields beginning from the first quarter of next year.
He urged youths in the stat to seize the opportunity to better their lives.