Two National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, who had been kidnapped by bandits in Yargoje community, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State while en route to the state’s camp, have been successfully rescued. According to Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, the Director of Army Public Relations, a joint security team comprised of police and soldiers conducted the rescue operation on Thursday, as confirmed in a statement released on Friday in Abuja.
The identity of the two kidnapped corps members has not been disclosed. The criminals abducted them during their journey from Edo to Katsina State. The collaborative efforts of the 17 Brigade Nigerian Army and the police played a crucial role in securing the safe release of the victims from their captors.
The rescued NYSC members have received the necessary medical care and support to ensure their physical and emotional well-being. They are currently under the care of the Nigerian Police in Kankara.
Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu emphasized the importance of public cooperation and support in providing timely and relevant information to assist the military in proactively engaging criminal elements in their operations.