The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with sister security agencies, has rescued 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps who were abducted in Imo State on October 1, 2026.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, the victims were rescued on October 7 at Amakohia Ubi Village in Imo State following sustained search and rescue operations.
The Police said the victims had been taken for medical assessment and necessary care.
The prospective corps members were abducted after suspected gunmen attacked vehicles conveying them and other passengers along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in the Umunoha area of the state. Security agencies subsequently intensified operations to locate the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
The Police said the rescue operation involved coordinated efforts with other security agencies, adding that efforts were ongoing to arrest those responsible for the abduction.
The Force also appealed to members of the public to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing credible information that could assist ongoing operations.
It assured Nigerians of its commitment to protecting lives and property, responding promptly to security threats and working with sister agencies to tackle criminal activities across the country.
