Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their orientation camp in the South-East have regained their freedom.
Their release was confirmed on Wednesday in a statement issued by Adeola Oloko, Media Aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.
According to the statement, the Olubadan received confirmation of their release from the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, during a telephone conversation at about 5pm.
The statement said the confirmation brought an end to days of uncertainty over the safety of the prospective corps members, who were abducted while travelling to their NYSC orientation camp.
It quoted the Olubadan as expressing relief over the development and commending efforts towards securing the release of the victims.
The release is expected to ease concerns among the families of the prospective corps members, who had previously appealed to the authorities to intensify efforts to secure their safe return.
Meanwhile Channels TV reports that the victims are currently receiving medical attention at the Department of State Services (DSS) Hospital in Owerri.
The circumstances surrounding their release and whether any suspects have been arrested were not immediately disclosed.
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