The Igbo National Council, INC, has called on security agencies to engage local vigilantes in the ongoing rescue operation of National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted in Imo State. This advice was given by the INC's National President, Chilos Godsent, in a press statement. The group commended the Inspector-General of Police for the quick response and deployment of security agencies to locate and rescue the victims.
The INC welcomed the deployment of additional police leadership and tactical teams to strengthen the operation. The group noted that the involvement of community-based security personnel can provide valuable local intelligence and guide conventional security forces through areas that may be difficult to identify or access without local knowledge. This, they believe, will fast-track the rescue mission.
The INC urged the police and other security agencies to incorporate credible and properly vetted community vigilantes into the ongoing rescue operations. These vigilantes should have detailed knowledge of the surrounding forests, bushes, communities, routes, and difficult terrains. The group emphasized that community-based security outfits would be instrumental in providing actionable information.
The INC also appealed to residents and members of the public who possess credible information capable of assisting the rescue operation to promptly share such information with the appropriate security authorities. The group stands in solidarity with the affected families and called for the safe, unconditional, and immediate rescue of all the victims.
The INC advised the authorities to engage traditional rulers, community leaders, and credible local security structures for actionable information. They also stressed the importance of keeping members of the public and families of the affected victims informed of developments. Furthermore, the group called for perpetrators to be brought to justice in accordance with the law once apprehended.
The abduction of NYSC members in Imo State has raised concerns about the security situation in the region. The INC's advice to engage local vigilantes is seen as a strategic move to enhance the rescue operation. The group's solidarity with the affected families and call for the safe rescue of the victims have been widely welcomed.
The Nigerian security agencies have been working tirelessly to rescue the abducted NYSC members. The INC's suggestions are expected to complement these efforts and ensure a successful rescue operation. The involvement of local vigilantes and community-based security personnel is seen as a crucial step in achieving this goal.
Key points
- The INC advises security agencies to engage local vigilantes in the rescue operation of abducted NYSC members in Imo State.
- The group commended the Inspector-General of Police for the quick response and deployment of security agencies to locate and rescue the victims.
- The INC called for perpetrators to be brought to justice in accordance with the law once apprehended.
