Corps members
Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies have rescued the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted in Imo State while travelling to their orientation camps.
The victims regained their freedom on Wednesday after a coordinated rescue operation at Amakohia Ubi Village in Owerri West Local Government Area of the state.
One other abducted victim was also rescued during the operation.
The rescued victims were immediately taken to the Department of State Services (DSS) Hospital in Owerri for medical examination and treatment.
The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, visited the victims at the hospital alongside the Imo State Commissioner of Police, the DSS Director and the Commander of the 34 Artillery Brigade.
In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said, “Efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the abduction, as the Police and other security agencies sustain coordinated operations towards bringing all culpable persons to justice.”
He added that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to protecting lives and property through close collaboration with other security agencies.
The corps members were kidnapped on October 1 while travelling from Ibadan in Oyo State to their NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states.
The attack happened along the Owerri-Onitsha Road near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State.
The abduction sparked concern across the country, especially among the families of the victims and intending corps members preparing for national service.
Security agencies later intensified their search using intelligence, surveillance and other operational assets to track the kidnappers.
The successful rescue has now brought an end to the victims’ week-long ordeal and offered relief to their families.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma praised the security agencies for what he described as their professionalism, cooperation and patriotism during the operation.
He also commended the collaboration between the Imo and Oyo State governments and thanked the parents of the victims for their patience throughout the difficult period.
The rescue is expected to strengthen public confidence in ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat kidnapping and improve safety for Nigerians travelling across the country.
20 abducted NYSC members rescued alive in Imo
Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies have rescued the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted in Imo State while travelling to their orientation camps.
The victims regained their freedom on Wednesday after a coordinated rescue operation at Amakohia Ubi Village in Owerri West Local Government Area of the state.
One other abducted victim was also rescued during the operation.
The rescued victims were immediately taken to the Department of State Services (DSS) Hospital in Owerri for medical examination and treatment.
The Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, visited the victims at the hospital alongside the Imo State Commissioner of Police, the DSS Director and the Commander of the 34 Artillery Brigade.
In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said, “Efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the abduction, as the Police and other security agencies sustain coordinated operations towards bringing all culpable persons to justice.”
He added that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to protecting lives and property through close collaboration with other security agencies.
The corps members were kidnapped on October 1 while travelling from Ibadan in Oyo State to their NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states.
The attack happened along the Owerri-Onitsha Road near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State.
The abduction sparked concern across the country, especially among the families of the victims and intending corps members preparing for national service.
Security agencies later intensified their search using intelligence, surveillance and other operational assets to track the kidnappers.
The successful rescue has now brought an end to the victims’ week-long ordeal and offered relief to their families.
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma praised the security agencies for what he described as their professionalism, cooperation and patriotism during the operation.
He also commended the collaboration between the Imo and Oyo State governments and thanked the parents of the victims for their patience throughout the difficult period.
The rescue is expected to strengthen public confidence in ongoing efforts by security agencies to combat kidnapping and improve safety for Nigerians travelling across the country.
