JUST IN: Kidnapped corps members regain freedom

Corps members who were kidnapped by gunmen on August 17 while traveling from Uyo in Akwa Ibom State to Sokoto State have regained their freedom.

Topnaija.ng reports that the Director-General of NYSC, YD Ahmed gave the update while addressing the media on Friday, warned Corps Members against travelling at night.

corps members welfare and security our priority, says NYSC DG

He said the welfare and security of all members will continue to be the priority of the scheme.

“You will remember when these four members were travelling from Uyo in Akwa Ibom to Sokoto,” he started.

“They were kidnapped on 17 August 2024 on Funtua Bisau Road in Zamfara State.

“While in Zambara, we collaborated with the Army, Police, DSS and traditional rulers.

“We also had a meeting with the governor of Zambara State regarding the kidnapping of the prospective corps members.

“Consequently, through the combined effort of the security agencies, especially the Nigerian army and the NYSC, the mission started yielding results with the rescue of the first set of prospective four members.”