Kidnappers demand ₦5 million ransom for NYSC members abducted en route to Port Harcourt. The victims, University of Ilorin graduates, were traveling for their service. The incident has sparked outrage, with calls to scrap NYSC amid safety concerns. Families plead for their release as social media debates intensify.
The Nigerian security landscape faced yet another grim episode as kidnappers reportedly demanded ₦5 million for the release of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted on their way to Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The victims, identified as recent graduates from the University of Ilorin, were en route to their service orientation camp when the incident occurred.
Social media erupted with outrage and despair over the incident, with many calling for the scrapping of the NYSC program entirely.
Reports suggest Delta State was the last location before the abduction. This alarming trend has sparked debates over the safety of corps members during transit and the relevance of the NYSC scheme in the current security climate.
The University of Ilorin alumni community has also voiced concern, with several calling on the government to intensify efforts to secure the release of their kidnapped peers.
As families and friends of the victims grapple with fear and uncertainty, Nigerians continue to question the government's ability to safeguard its citizens and whether the NYSC program remains worth the risks involved.
