Osun NURTW Calls for Enhanced Highway Security Amid Kidnappings

The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Osun State Chapter, has expressed alarm over increasing security threats on major travel routes after the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members en route to their orientation camps. Acting Chairman Kazeem Oyewale, known as Asiri Eniba, called for urgent action from the Federal Government and security agencies to bolster security on highways and expedite the rescue of the abducted individuals, some of whom are graduates from Osun State institutions.

In a statement, Oyewale emphasized the need for immediate measures to address the security challenges faced by travelers, particularly young Nigerians. He urged security agencies to intensify operations to locate the victims and ensure their safe return.

Oyewale also appealed to families of the victims to remain hopeful and called for vigilance among transport operators and drivers, stressing the importance of reporting suspicious activities to authorities.