Gunmen have reportedly abducted 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members who were travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their orientation camps in Imo State.
The corps members were reportedly travelling to Imo State ahead of the start of their NYSC orientation programme when the incident occurred.
According to reports, the victims were intercepted by armed men while on their journey to the state.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of prospective corps members travelling to different parts of the country for the mandatory national service programme.
The circumstances surrounding the abduction, including the exact location where the corps members were intercepted and the identity of those responsible, were not immediately clear.
Security agencies are expected to investigate the incident and intensify efforts to locate the abducted corps members and secure their safe release.
The development also highlights the security challenges faced by young Nigerians travelling across the country, particularly those heading to orientation camps for national service.
Further details on the identities of the victims, the circumstances of their abduction and efforts to secure their release are expected as investigations continue.
