Imo Police Rescue 10 NYSC Members from Abductors

On Thursday morning, October 1, members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) were among passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway. The incident occurred around 6:30 am near Umunoha, where two buses transporting corps members and other passengers from Ibadan to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and Bende, Abia State, were attacked by armed men.

Okoye Henry, the police spokesperson for the Imo State Police Command, confirmed that 10 victims had been rescued, while the total number of abducted individuals was still being verified. A swift police response led to the recovery of both buses and the rescue of the victims.

The Commissioner of Police in Imo visited the scene for assessment and operational direction. Ongoing search and rescue operations are supported by intelligence efforts to track the suspects.

The police are also coordinating with the NYSC to inform the families of the affected corps members. The affected section of the expressway has reopened, with security personnel deployed to ensure commuter safety.