Troops of Operation UDO KA Rescue Eight NYSC Members in Imo

Troops of Operation UDO KA successfully rescued eight prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were abducted by gunmen on the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway in Imo State. The incident took place on Thursday when gunmen intercepted two commercial buses carrying a total of 30 passengers at Umonuwa village in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area.

Initially, 20 individuals were abducted, including several prospective corps members. Following a coordinated response involving troops and other security agencies, ten passengers, including the eight identified prospective corps members, were rescued unharmed.

Major General Michael Onoja, the Director of Defence Media Operations, stated that the Defence Headquarters is conducting a joint search-and-rescue operation for the remaining abductees. This incident occurred during heightened security operations as prospective corps members traveled to various orientation camps for the 2026 Batch C Stream One exercise.