Security forces rescue 10 of 15 abducted NYSC members in Kogi

By Chris Steven

Security forces have rescued 10 of the 15 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted by suspected kidnappers in Kogi State.

According to Michael Onoja, director of defence media operations, the victims were rescued on Monday at Egume Forest in Ofu LGA of the state.

Onoja spoke at a briefing for journalists at the defence headquarters (DHQ), saying an operation is still ongoing to rescue the remaining five victims and arrest the kidnappers.

The NYSC members were abducted on Friday while travelling from Abuja to Bayelsa State after completing their orientation camp.

Onoja said security forces had continued operations in the area as efforts intensified to locate and rescue the remaining victims and track down the perpetrators.

He urged members of the public to remain calm and vigilant, and to promptly provide security agencies with any information that could assist in rescuing the remaining victims and arresting those responsible for the abduction.

The kidnappers had reportedly demanded N20 million in ransom from the families of some of the victims.

The latest development comes as security agencies intensify efforts to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities along major travel routes and forest corridors across the country.