Seyi Makinde Celebrates Release of Abducted Oyo Corps Members
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State expressed joy regarding the release of prospective National Youth Service Corps members from Oyo State who were abducted in Imo State. This statement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in Ibadan.
The incident occurred last Thursday when 20 graduates were traveling from Ibadan to their NYSC orientation camps and were attacked by gunmen along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State. Oyelade conveyed relief at the release of the abductees and congratulated the Imo and Oyo State Governments, along with the Federal Government, for their collaborative efforts in securing their freedom.
He also criticized the Federal Government for not being proactive enough in addressing the ongoing issues of kidnapping and banditry in Nigeria, noting that many Nigerians remain in captivity. The exact number of released corps members was not confirmed, and attempts to reach Oyelade for further comment were unsuccessful.
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