DSS Charges Five Over Abduction of Corps Members in Imo
On October 20, 2026, the Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned five suspects before the Imo State High Court concerning the alleged abduction of 24 individuals, which included 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members. The defendants, identified as Usman Aliyu, 25, also known as Chonge; Babangida Aliyu, 21; and Mohammed Ali, 23, also known as Smallie Pepper, face multiple charges including conspiracy, hostage-taking, and unlawful possession of firearms.
The abduction incident occurred on October 1, 2026, which coincided with Nigeria's Independence Day. The court proceedings are part of ongoing efforts to address the rising concerns of kidnapping and security in the region.
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