Corps members’ abduction: Engage local vigilantes in rescue operation — INC to security agencies

The Igbo National Council, INC, has urged authorities to involve local vigilantes in the rescue mission for National Youth Service Corps members abducted in Imo State. INC President Chilos Godsent made this call in a press statement following the situation. The group praised the police response and the deployment of multiple security forces to locate and rescue the victims.

They particularly appreciated the addition of more police leaders and tactical teams to the operation. However, the INC emphasized the need for urgency and requested the police and other security agencies to include trustworthy and properly checked community vigilantes in the rescue efforts. These community-based security personnel possess valuable local information and can guide conventional forces through challenging terrains.

The INC believes that involving these groups will significantly expedite the rescue mission. They also suggest engaging traditional rulers, community leaders, and reliable local security structures to obtain actionable information. The INC urges the public and families of the affected victims to stay informed about the developments.

They appeal to residents with valuable information to share it promptly with the relevant security authorities. The group remains supportive of the affected families and calls for the safe, unconditional, and immediate rescue of all the victims.