One of the remaining two prospective youth corps members abducted in Zamfara State in August last year has been rescued.
In a statement released on Tuesday, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC says the rescue was achieved by a combined effort of security agencies led by the officers and men of 2 Battalion under I Division of the Nigeria Army.
With this, a total of seven (7) out of the eight youth corps members have been rescued.
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Efforts are still on-going to secure the safe release of the remaining male Prospective Corps Member who is still in custody of the abductors .
Speaking on the rescue, NYSC Director-General, Brigadier-General YD Ahmed appreciates 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 youth corps member will also be rescued very soon.
Similarly, the Director-General advised all prospective and serving Youth Corps Members to avoid night journeys and always be security conscious at all times.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
