Breaking: 20 Kidnapped Corp Members, One Civilian Regain Freedom in Joint Military, DSS, Police Intelligence-led Operation
*Victims receiving medical attention in DSS facility Details shortly…
Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members were abducted while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State to orientation camps in Abia State. According to Premium Times, they were taken along the Owerri-Onitsha Road by Umunoha in Imo State at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.
The Punch reports that they regained their freedom seven days after the abduction. Daily Post Nigeria states that the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, confirmed the release, and that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, informed him of the release over the phone.
The prospective members were travelling to their NYSC camps when they were kidnapped. Their release was confirmed by the Olubadan's Media Aide, Adeola Oloko, who spoke with Daily Post Nigeria.
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