The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of at least 20 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members along the Owerri-Onitsha Road….
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of at least 20 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members along the Owerri-Onitsha Road.
The corps members were reportedly travelling from Ibadan to various orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom States when gunmen intercepted the two vehicles conveying them at Umunoha Community.
Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident, saying security operatives have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted corps members.
Okoye said no arrest had been made in connection with the incident, but assured that the Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, was committed to securing the safe and unharmed release of the victims.
“Efforts are ongoing to locate the victims and apprehend those responsible for the abduction,” he said.
The police command has not disclosed whether the abductors have made any contact or demanded a ransom.
Security operatives are continuing search and rescue operations in an effort to locate the corps members and bring them to safety.
