Five arrested over abduction of 20 NYSC members in Imo State

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Five arrested over abduction of 20 NYSC members in Imo State

Five people have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 20 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo State, Nigeria. The arrests took place during a joint operation by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force. The victims, who were abducted while travelling through the state, were freed after spending several days in captivity. A security source welcomed the arrests and said the suspects should be brought to court.

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