Oyo State Government Works to Rescue Kidnapped Corps Members

The Oyo State Government has provided an update regarding the abduction of corps members from the state while they were traveling through Imo State. The incident occurred when two buses, carrying passengers from Ibadan to Uyo and Bende, were attacked by suspected gunmen along the Owerri-Onitsha Road.

Governor Seyi Makinde has directed that necessary resources be allocated to support the rescue efforts. Oyo State Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring the safe return of the victims.

The state is collaborating with security agencies, the Imo State Government, and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to coordinate the response. The Imo State Police Command confirmed the abduction and reported that ten victims were rescued, while the exact number of those still in captivity is being verified.

Police spokesperson DSP Henry Okoye stated that tactical teams have been deployed to locate the abductors and rescue the remaining victims.