NYSC Denies Advising Corps Members to Pay Ransom for Kidnapping
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has refuted claims circulating on social media that it advised corps members to consider paying ransom in the event of kidnappings. The NYSC management issued a statement clarifying that the circulated advisory is fake and not from them.
They emphasized their commitment to the welfare of corps members and urged the public to disregard the misinformation. The NYSC reiterated that the scheme does not recommend paying ransom and urged caution against fake news.
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