No ransom paid to free kidnapped Zamfara prospective corps members — NYSC

By Albert Akota

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Management has refuted the news making rounds in the public that Akwa Ibom Government and some concerned individuals paid for the release of the kidnapped prospective corps members.
According to NYSC the release of the prospective corps members kidnapped in Zamfara state on their way to Orientation camp in Sokoto state was primarily on the combined effort of the security agents and the the National Youth Service Corps.
The management of NYSC said it has been shouldering the responsibility of their medical bills since their release.
“The management of the scheme is very much aware of different account numbers and names currently being circulated in the public calling for financial donations towards paying ransom for the release of the prospective corps members.
“The NYSC management therefore is making an open call to the parents and family members of the kidnapped prospective corps members, Akwa Ibom, Zamfara state Governments or anybody not to fall prey to the unscrupulous elements.
“It is however impressive to note that so far the management of NYSC and security agents have succeeded in securing the release of four (4) out of the eight (8) kidnapped prospective corps members without paying any amount of money and still working relentlessly towards securing the release of the remaining prospective corps members in the hands of the kidnappers.”