Corps members abducted in Imo regain freedom
The 20 corps members abducted on their way to the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Abia and Akwa Ibom States have regained freedom. The victims, who were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, were attacked near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State, on October 1. The kidnappers had initially demanded […]
Twenty Nigerian corps members, journeying to their NYSC orientation camp, were freed from captivity in Imo State. The abductions occurred on October 1 near Umunoha in Mbaitoli Local Government Area. Initially, kidnappers demanded N1 billion ransom, but later settled for N100 million. Rescued on Wednesday, they were found in the Amakohia-Ubi forest, Owerri West Local Government Area.
Security sources revealed the rescue was a result of coordinated efforts by various agencies. The freed corps members are currently receiving medical care at the DSS Hospital in Owerri. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma praised the security agencies for their successful intervention. He also acknowledged the cooperation between the Oyo and Imo State Governments, emphasizing the delicate handling of the situation due to its sensitive nature.
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