Police rescue 15 NYSC corps members abducted by gunmen in Anambra
According to the Police Command, in a statement signed by its spokesperson, DSP Ikenga Tochukwu, the Corps members had just finished their three weeks of orientation programme on Tuesday, February 14, in Imo State and were en route to Lagos when their vehicle was intercepted at Total Junction in Ihiala, Anambra, by the gunmen.
“Anambra State Police Operatives, by 11:15 am today, 14/2/2023 responding to a distress call along Isseke, Ihiala road, rescued unhurt fifteen abducted Corps members from NYSC Orientation Camp Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre LGA, Imo State.
“Information reveals that the Corps members had just finished their three weeks of orientation programs today and were en route to Lagos before their vehicle was intercepted at total junction Ihiala, by yet unidentified armed men in unmarked white Toyota Hilux.
“Their vehicle was diverted to Isseke, Ihiala-Orlu expressway where the gunmen kept them hostage. The armed men noticed they are being followed by Police Operatives abandoned the Corpers and zoomed off with the Toyota Hiace bus with Reg Nos: EPE 353 YE conveying the Corpers.
“Meanwhile, the Corps members were debriefed by police operatives and necessary arrangements have been perfected to convey them back to their destinations,” the statement read.
