The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed that one of the remaining two Prospective Corps Members kidnapped in August last year in Zamfara has been rescued.
The Corps member was rescued by a combined effort of the security agencies led by the Officers and men of 2 Battalion under I Division of Nigeria Army, Kaduna.
A statement issued by Eddy Megwa, Director, Information and Public Relations indicates that seven out of the eight Corps Members have been rescued.
He said efforts are still on-going to secure the safe release of the remaining male Prospective Corps Member who is still in custody of the kidnappers.
The NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed commended the gallant efforts of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their dedication and commitment towards the rescue of the Prospective Corps Members. He expressed optimism that the remaining Prospective Corps Member will also be rescued very soon.
“Similarly, the Director General advised all Prospective and serving Corps Members to avoid night journeys and always be security conscious at all times.
