Two National Youth Service Corps members who were abducted in Katsina State have been freed by members of the Nigerian Army and Police Force.
On their trip from Edo State, the corps members were allegedly abducted by bandits in the Yargoje hamlet of the Kankara Local Government Area.
According to a statement released on Friday by Brig. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, the corps members were presently undergoing medical attention.
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The statement read, “In a joint operation on Thursday, November 2, 2023, the troops of 17 Brigade Nigerian Army in collaboration with the Nigerian Police, have rescued two corps members who were kidnapped by bandits in Yargoje community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
“The courageous effort of the security forces led to the extrication and safe return of the abductees. The criminals abducted the corps members while they were transiting from Edo State to Katsina State.
“The quick response and rescue demonstrated by the joint effort of the 17 Brigade Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police resulted in the successful rescue of the victims from their captors.
“The rescued corps members have been offered necessary medical attention and support to ensure their physical and emotional well-being and are currently in the custody of the Nigerian Police in Kankara.”
