8 abducted Akwa Ibom Corp Members in Zamafara regains freedom

The eight members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were abducted by unknown assailants while traveling from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto State have been freed.

The NYSC Director-General, YD Ahmed, announced their release in a press briefing on Friday. He advised Corps Members to avoid traveling at night to enhance their safety.

“You will remember when these four members were travelling from Uyo in Akwa Ibom to Sokoto,” he started.

“They were kidnapped on 17 August 2024 on Funtua Bisau Road in Zamfara State.

“While in Zambara, we collaborated with the Army, Police, DSS and traditional rulers.

“We also had a meeting with the governor of Zambara State regarding the kidnapping of the prospective corps members.

“Consequently, through the combined effort of the security agencies, especially the Nigerian army and the NYSC, the mission started yielding results with the rescue of the first set of prospective four members.”