The Oyo State Government has assured that it is working on all fronts to secure the release of some corps members of the state origin who were recently abducted by gunmen in Imo State. According to the Oyo state Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the government is fully committed to securing the safe release of the corps members and will stop at nothing to ensure that they are reunited with their families without harm.
The abduction occurred on Thursday when two buses, conveying National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) corps members and other passengers from Ibadan to Uyo, Akwa Ibom and Bende in Abia State, were attacked by suspected armed men. The Imo Police Command confirmed the incident and reported that 10 victims were rescued at the scene, while the exact number of people abducted was being verified.
The Oyo government is in close communication with relevant security agencies, the Imo Government, and the NYSC leadership to ensure a coordinated and urgent response to the abduction. Governor Seyi Makinde has directed that all necessary resources be deployed to secure the release of the corps members, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of every indigene of the state, within and outside its borders, remains a top priority.
The government has urged families of the abducted corps members to remain calm, assuring them that the state is actively engaged on all fronts to secure their release. The state government condemned the abduction of the corps members, describing the incident as distressing and reprehensible, and expressed solidarity with the affected young Nigerians and their families.
The Imo Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, has intensified efforts to rescue the victims and arrest the suspects. The command's spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, confirmed that the command had recovered the two buses and was conducting a coordinated search and rescue operation, backed by intelligence-led tracking of the suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, alongside other Service Commanders, visited the scene for an on-the-spot assessment and to give operational direction. The command has appealed for calm and urged the public to remain vigilant, while also assuring that it would sustain the operation until all the victims had been safely rescued and the suspects brought to justice.
The Oyo State Government's efforts to secure the release of the kidnapped corps members are ongoing, with the government working closely with security agencies and the NYSC leadership to ensure a successful outcome. Key points include:
Key points
- The Oyo State Government is actively engaging on all fronts to secure the release of the kidnapped corps members.
- The government has urged families of the abducted corps members to remain calm and has assured them that the state is working to secure their release.
- The Imo Police Command has intensified efforts to rescue the victims and arrest the suspects.
