Oyo Govt Condemns Abduction of NYSC Members
The Oyo State Government has condemned the abduction of some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State, assuring their families that efforts are underway to secure their safe
The Oyo State Government has condemned the abduction of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State, pledging to secure their safe return. Nineteen corps members from Oyo State were among 19 traveling from Ibadan to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states when gunmen attacked two buses near Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday.
Governor Seyi Makinde instructed all available resources be allocated to the victims' release, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade. The government is liaising with security forces, the Imo State Government, and the NYSC leadership to coordinate a swift response. Oyelade expressed concern for the affected young Nigerians and their families, emphasizing the Oyo administration's top priority is their safety.
The abductors have demanded ransom, reportedly N50 million per victim, and have reportedly contacted some families. Security forces have rescued 10 victims, though confirming their inclusion among the abducted is pending. Oyelade urged calm and assured the families the government was actively working with all relevant stakeholders and would ensure the victims are reunited unharmed.
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