NYSC CORP MEMBER KIDNAPPED IN RIVERS STATE

Police has confirmed the abduction of two corps members in Rivers state. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ben Ugoegbulam, one of the victims was later rescued by security operatives.

The Police Spokesman said a total of three persons were taken hostage and they were a male and female corps members attached to C.S.S. Odagwa in Etche local government area of the state, while the third was a female friend  of the corps members.

The male, according to the Police officer was rescued from the combined efforts of security operatives. He also assured that efforts were on to secure the release of the other two female hostages.

“Two corps members, a male and female youth corps members attached to C.S.S Odagwa, Etche local government and their female friend were kidnapped. As soon as reported, a team of Policemen and soldiers moved to the scene and while combing the area the male corper was found and rescued. Search efforts for rescue of the two other victims and arrest of culprits are continuing”, he said.

It would be recalled that about five corpse members were taken hostage in the state over a year ago and were later released after several days in the custody of their abductor

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