In a joint operation on Thursday, November 2, soldiers of the Nigeria’s 17 Brigade Army, in collaboration with the Police Force, successfully rescued two National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members kidnapped by bandits in Yargoje, Kankara local government area, Katsina state.
The Corpers were abducted during their journey from Edo to Katsina state. Thanks to the prompt response, they were quickly rescued and given immediate medical care.
Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, confirmed their safe return, emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in providing vital information to combat criminal activities. He also mentioned that the corpers are now in the care of the Nigerian Police in Kankara, receiving necessary support to ensure their physical and emotional well-being.
His statement reads:
”The courageous effort of the security forces led to the extrication and safe return of the abductees.
”The criminals abducted the Corps members while they were transiting from Edo to Katsina State. The quick response and rescue demonstrated by the joint effort of the 17 Brigade Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Police resulted in the successful rescue of the victims from their captors.
”The rescued Corps members have been offered necessary medical attention and support to ensure their physical and emotional well-being and are currently in the custody of the Nigerian Police in Kankara.
”The Nigerian Army continues to solicit the cooperation and support of the public in providing timely and relevant information to enhance troops’ proactive operational engagement of criminal elements threatening the security of the nation.”