The Oyo State Government has strongly condemned the abduction of some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members of Oyo State origin in Imo State. In a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, the government expressed deep concern over the incident and assured the families of the corps members of swift action to ensure their safe release. The government emphasized that the safety and well-being of every indigene of the state, both within and outside its borders, remained a top priority.
According to Commissioner Oyelade, Governor Seyi Makinde has directed that all necessary resources be deployed to secure the safe release of the corps members. The government is in close communication with relevant security agencies, the Imo State Government, and the leadership of the NYSC to ensure a coordinated and urgent response. The government reiterated its commitment to securing the safe release of the corps members and vowed to stop at nothing to ensure that they are reunited with their families unharmed.
The Oyo State Government received with deep concern the distressing report of the abduction of some corps members of Oyo State origin in Imo State. The government condemned the reprehensible act and urged the families of the abducted corps members to remain calm, assuring them that the government was actively engaged on all fronts to secure their safe release. The commissioner also called on security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the corps members and bring the perpetrators of the criminal act to justice.
Commissioner Oyelade emphasized that the governor has directed that all necessary resources be deployed to secure the safe release of the corps members, stressing that the safety and well-being of every indigene of the state, within and outside its borders, remains a top priority. The government stands firmly with the victims, their families, and the entire NYSC community at this time. The commissioner assured that Oyo State would continue to work with all stakeholders to prevent such incidents in the future.
The abduction of the NYSC members has sparked widespread concern and condemnation from various stakeholders. The incident has also raised questions about the security situation in Imo State and the safety of corps members serving in the state. The NYSC has been working to ensure the safety and well-being of its members, but the incident has highlighted the need for more robust measures to be put in place.
The Oyo State Government has assured that it will continue to work with all stakeholders to prevent such incidents in the future. The government has also urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the corps members and bring the perpetrators of the criminal act to justice. The incident has sparked a renewed call for improved security measures to be put in place to protect corps members and other citizens.
The Oyo State Government's swift response to the incident has been commended by various stakeholders, who have called for continued efforts to ensure the safe release of the abducted corps members. The government has assured that it will do everything within its power to ensure that the corps members are reunited with their families unharmed. The incident has highlighted the need for improved security measures to be put in place to protect citizens and prevent such incidents in the future.
Key points
- Oyo State government assures families of abducted corps members of swift action to ensure their safe release.
- Government condemns abduction, vows to work with stakeholders to prevent future incidents.
- NYSC members were abducted in Imo State while serving their national youth service.
