Oyo Governor Celebrates Release of Abducted NYSC Members
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde expressed relief and joy regarding the release of 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) who were abducted while traveling from Ibadan to their orientation camp in Imo State. The abduction raised significant concerns among families and the public.
The release was confirmed by the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, after a conversation with Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, on Wednesday at around 5 p.m. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, stated that the state government was relieved by the release and congratulated both the Imo and Oyo State governments, as well as the Federal Government, for the safe return of the corps members.
However, he urged the Federal Government to take more proactive measures against kidnapping and banditry, highlighting that approximately 200 Nigerians remain missing in similar circumstances.
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