The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Thursday, said it has again secured the release of two females among the abducted Prospective Corps Members who were kidnapped in Zamfara on their way to the Orientation Camp in Sokoto.
TRIBUNE ONLINE recalls that the Nigerian Army recently secured the release of a male and a female abductee, while efforts are seriously on-going to ensure the safe release of the remaining four Prospective Corps Members.
The scheme made the disclosure in a statement issued by its Spokesperson, Mr. Eddy Megwa in Abuja.
The NYSC ‘s Director General, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed reassured members of the public, especially parents of the remaining four abductees, that the Scheme in conjunction with the security agencies would explore every available strategy to ensure they are released unhurt and reunite with their families.
“Management also wishes to appreciate the overwhelming support being received from the Nigerian Army in its concerted efforts towards securing the release of the abducted Prospective Corps Members.
“The Scheme will always remain resolute in its statutory responsibility of fostering national unity and integration,” the statement reads.
A total of eight prospective corps members were in August kidnapped in Zamfara state.
So far, four of them have been released, leaving four still in captivity, it was gathered.
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