Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has advised its members against embarking on night journeys, following the recent abduction of eight corps members in Zamfara State.
“Let’s not look at the NYSC as if we are living in a different world. NYSC is part of Nigerian society. You and I know the kind of security situation we have in the country, it is not selective, some students are kidnapped at a point, and government officials, even young children at primary and nursery schools are kidnapped,” said NYSC Director-General, Brig.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim.
“So NYSC or corps members are not living in a different world, but we have made it categorically clear. We told our corps members please don’t travel in the night. In their call-up letters, we stated this clearly. We said please anywhere you are, once it is 6 pm cut short your trip.
“Find a park, police station, military barracks, corps lodge or anywhere you think is safe. Park and continue your journey tomorrow,” he said.
Ibrahim said the NYSC management is making efforts to ensure the safe release of the abducted corps members.
“Perchance they did not travel at night, perchance they slept at a safe place at 6 p.m., all these issues we are talking about wouldn’t have happened. However, it has happened and it is our responsibility and the responsibility of Nigerians to get ensure we get them back safe and good,” he said.
He said the NYSC had put in place security measures to prevent such incidents from happening, but that the corps members also have a responsibility to take precautions.
“I urge corps members to always travel during the day and to avoid taking night buses. I also advise them to report any suspicious activity to the NYSC or security agencies,” he said.
The abduction of the corps members has raised concerns about the security of NYSC members. Ibrahim said the NYSC is working with security agencies to improve the security of corps members.
He said the NYSC is also working to raise awareness among corps members about the security risks they face.
“I urge corps members to be vigilant and to take precautions to protect themselves,” he said.
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