The National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) has announced that a combined effort of the security agencies led by the Officers and men of 2 Battalion under I Division of Nigeria Army, Kaduna has led to the rescue of one of the remaining two Prospective Corps Members kidnapped in Zamfara in August last year.
A statement on Wednesday by Eddy Megwa, Director, Information and Public Relations said with this, a total of seven (7) out of the eight Corps Members have been rescued.
“Efforts are still on-going to secure the safe release of the remaining male prospective corps member who is still in custody of the kidnappers.
Speaking on the rescue, the Director General of National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed appreciated the gallant efforts of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their dedication and commitment towards the rescue of the Prospective Corps Members.
He expressed optimism that the remaining Prospective Corps Member will also be rescued very soon.
Similarly, the Director General advised all Prospective and serving Corps Members to avoid night journeys and always be security conscious at all times.
