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How Bandits Kidnapped 8 NYSC Members on Their Way to Camp | METROWATCH

Gbenga Ojo by Gbenga Ojo
August 23, 2023
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How Bandits Kidnapped 8 NYSC Members on Their Way to Camp | METROWATCH

*FILE: NYSC members being sworn in

No fewer than eight National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members have been kidnapped along a highway in Zamfara State.

It was learnt that the victims were kidnapped on Saturday, while traveling from Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, to Sokoto en route to Zamfara State.

They were to take part in the mandatory national service when the bandits intercepted their vehicle.

According to the reports 11 corps members were kidnapped but three managed to escape.

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Aside from the eight corps members, the driver of the bus was also abducted.

Also, it is gathered that the family of one of the victims Betty Udofia was reached and that the kidnappers are demanding N4 million ransom.

However, a Police spokesperson in Zamfara, Yazid Abubakar, said he is yet to get report but promised to verify the incident.

 

 

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