A distressed mother, Mrs Alimot Akande, has made an emotional appeal to President Bola Tinubu, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies to rescue her daughter and 18 other prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps who were abducted on their way to Abia State. The incident occurred on Thursday, and the victims were taken between Anambra and Abia States in the early hours of the day. Akande's daughter is among those abducted, and she has been unable to reach her since the incident.
According to reports, the 19 prospective NYSC members left Ibadan on Wednesday and were kidnapped on Thursday. They had boarded a bus belonging to a commercial transport company in the Sango area of Ibadan for the long journey to Abia State. The passengers had a stopover in Onitsha on Wednesday night at about 10 p.m., and the journey continued on Thursday morning. It was during this time that the bus was attacked by suspected armed kidnappers.
Akande recounted that her daughter had sent a brief message saying "kidnappers!" before going off the radar, indicating that the bus had been attacked. Since then, efforts to reach her daughter have been unsuccessful. The abduction has left the family in a state of distress and anxiety, with Akande pleading for the safe return of her daughter and the other victims.
The National Youth Service Corps has not commented on the incident, but Akande's appeal has been made to President Tinubu, the NYSC, the police, and other security agencies. The incident has raised concerns about the security of citizens, particularly those traveling for national service. The police and other security agencies have been urged to take immediate action to rescue the victims unhurt.
Kidnapping for ransom has become a growing concern in Nigeria, with many cases reported across the country. The incident has also highlighted the need for improved security measures, particularly for travelers. The government and security agencies have been urged to take concrete steps to prevent such incidents and ensure the safe return of the abducted victims.
The abduction of the 19 prospective NYSC members has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for swift action to be taken to rescue the victims. Akande's appeal to President Tinubu and security agencies has been backed by many, who are urging the government to do everything in its power to ensure the safe return of the abducted individuals. The incident has also raised questions about the safety of NYSC members and the measures in place to protect them.
As the search for the abducted victims continues, their families and loved ones remain in a state of anxiety and uncertainty. The incident has also sparked a renewed call for improved security measures to prevent such incidents in the future. The government and security agencies have been urged to take a proactive approach to preventing kidnappings and ensuring the safety of citizens.
Key points
- The abduction occurred between Anambra and Abia States in the early hours of Thursday.
- The victims were 19 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps traveling to Abia State.
- The incident has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for swift action to rescue the victims.
