Court sets date for judgment in 20 NYSC members abduction trial

An Imo State High Court has fixed December 16, 2026, for judgment in the trial of three men accused of participating in the abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members travelling to their orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states. The defendants, Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu and Mohammed Ali, are facing trial in suit number HOU/22C/2026 before Justice Emeka Orafu. The judge announced the judgment date on Friday, November 6, 2026, after the defence lawyers closed their case following the testimony of the third defence witness, Mohammed Ali (DW3). Justice Orafu commended lawyers representing both sides for their contributions to the proceedings, saying they ...