Police give update on abducted corps members

The Imo State Police Command has announced the abduction of some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers traveling on a major highway in Imo State. The attack was carried out by suspected armed men on two buses carrying NYSC corps members from Ibadan to Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, and Bende in Abia State. Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, made the announcement in a statement to journalists in Owerri.

The police and other security agencies swiftly responded to the incident and managed to recover the two buses, rescuing 10 victims at the scene. The remaining abducted individuals are currently under investigation, and the exact number of those abducted is yet to be confirmed. The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, and other service commanders visited the scene to assess the situation and provide necessary directives.

The police are working in coordination with the NYSC Directorate to establish contact with the families of the affected corps members and keep them updated on the developments. The highway where the attack took place has been reopened to traffic, with additional security personnel deployed to ensure the safety of commuters. The police have appealed for the public's cooperation and requested anyone with credible information to report to the nearest police station or contact the command's emergency lines, assuring that all information will be handled confidentially.