The operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued 15 abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who had just completed their orientation in Imo State.
The corps members from the NYSC orientation camp located in Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State were on their way to Lagos when they were abducted by gunmen.
The Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this via a statement issued on Tuesday.
Ikenga stated that the police operatives responded to a distress call along Isseke, Ihiala-Orlu expressway at 12:15.a.m. and rescued the 15 abducted corps members unhurt.
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“Information revealed that the corps members finished their three weeks of orientation programme today and were en route to Lagos before their vehicle was intercepted at Total junction in Ihiala by unidentified armed men in a white Toyota Hilux.
“The corps members’ vehicle was diverted to Isseke, Ihiala-Orlu expressway where the gunmen kept them hostage.
“When the armed men noticed they were being followed by police operatives, they abandoned the corps members and zoomed off with the Toyota Hiace bus with Registration number EPE 353 YE,” the police spokesperson said.
Ikenga said the corps members were debriefed, adding that necessary arrangements have been made to convey them to their destinations.
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