20 Prospective NYSC Members, Other Abducted Along Owerri-Onitsha Road Regain Freedom
By Mercy Tula, SOUTH SOUTH DESK –Â Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and another person abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have regained their freedom.
The victims, who were reportedly kidnapped while travelling along the busy highway, have since been rescued and are currently receiving medical attention.
They are said to be undergoing treatment at the Department of State Services (DSS) Hospital in Owerri, where their condition is being assessed.
The development comes as a relief to families and colleagues of the victims, who had been anxious over their whereabouts following the abduction.
Details surrounding their release, including whether any arrests have been made or ransom was paid, were not immediately available as of press time.
Security agencies are expected to provide further information on the circumstances of the abduction and the operation that led to the victims’ freedom.
The Owerri-Onitsha Road has previously witnessed security concerns, prompting calls for increased surveillance and security presence along the route.
