20 NYSC corps members abducted along Owerri-Onitsha Road

At least 20 members of the National Youth Service Corps have been abducted along the Owerri Onitsha Road in Imo State.

The corps members were reportedly travelling from Ibadan to various orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom States when gunmen intercepted the two vehicles conveying them at Umunoha Community.

The Imo State Police Command confirmed the incident through its Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, who said security operatives had intensified efforts to locate and rescue the victims.

Okoye said no arrest had been made in connection with the incident, adding that the Commissioner of Police, Audu Bosso, was committed to securing the safe and unharmed release of the abducted corps members.

The police spokesperson said efforts were ongoing to locate the victims and apprehend those responsible.

The command has not disclosed whether the abductors have contacted the victims’ families or demanded ransom.

Security operatives are continuing search and rescue operations in the affected area.