Parents jubilate as abducted 20 NYSC prospective corps members regain freedom

By Adeola Badru
Parents of the 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were abducted while travelling to their orientation camps in Imo State, have expressed relief and joy following confirmation of their release.

The parents, however, said their joy was mixed with anxiety as they were yet to establish direct contact with their children amid reports that the released prospective corps members were still with the Department of State Services, DSS.

One of the affected parents and spokesperson for the families, Alhaja Alimot Akande, confirmed the release in an interview with Vanguard on Wednesday, saying the development had brought considerable relief ...