News - South East - Anambra Updated: 1 hour ago Police Rescue 15 Kidnapped Corp Members In Anambra By Jude Ikpechukwu1 hour agoNigerian PolicePolice in Anambra State have rescued 15 members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) that were kidnapped in the state.The Spokesman of the force in Anambra, Ikenga Tochukwu, in a statement on Tuesday, said the Corp members where whisked away on their way back from orientation camp at Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre, LGA, Imo State.Ikenga said the rescue operation was in response to a distress call along Isseke, Ihiala roadby 11:15 am on Tuesday.The 15 Corpers were rescued unhurt.Narrating how the incident happened, Ikenga said: “Information reveals, that the Corps members, finished their three weeks of orientation programs today and were en route to Lagos before their vehicle was intercepted at total junction Ihiala, by yet to be unidentified armed men in unmarked white Toyota Hilux."Their vehicle was diverted to Isseke, Ihiala-Orlu expressway where the gunmen kept them hostage.“The armed men noticed they are being followed by Police Operatives abandoned the Corpers and zoomed off with the Toyota Hiace bus with Reg Nos: EPE 353 YE conveying the Corpers.“Meanwhile, the Corps members were debriefed by police operatives and necessary arrangements have been perfected to convey them back to their destinations."Further development shall be communicated.”TagsGunmenAnambrapolice commandJoin our Telegram platform to get news updateTelegramJude IkpechukwuJude Ikpechukwu is a consummate freelance journalist who has worked with many reputable media organi...More From this AuthorCOMPANIES PROFILELivestock Feeds PlcAgricultureLEARN MOREOkomu Oil Palm PlcAgricultureThe Okomu Oil Palm Company was established in 1976 as a Federal Government pilot...LEARN MOREFtn Cocoa Processors PlcAgricultureFTN Cocoa processors Plc was formerly registered as Fantastic Traders Nigeria li...LEARN MOREEllah Lakes PlcAgricultureEllah Lakes started on August 22 1980 by the late Senator F. J. Ellah and he bui...LEARN MOREPresco PlcAgricultureLEARN MORE0 Comment(s)
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