A combined effort of the security agencies, led by the Officers and men of 2 Battalion under I Division of Nigeria Army, Kaduna, has led to the rescue of one of the remaining two prospective corps members kidnapped in Zamfara in August last year.
With this, a total of seven out of the eight corps members have been rescued.
A statement by Director, Information and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, said efforts are still ongoing, to secure the safe release of the remaining male prospective corps member, who is still in custody of the kidnappers.
Speaking on the rescue, the Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Ahmed, appreciated the efforts of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, for their dedication and commitment towards the rescue of the victims. He expressed optimism that the remaining corps member, will also be rescued very soon.
Similarly, the Director General advised all prospective and serving corps members, to avoid night journeys and always be security conscious at all times.