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The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commended security agencies and other groups involved in the successful rescue of 16 Corps Members who were abducted in Kogi State on August 26, 2026.
The Corps Members were reportedly abducted while travelling from the Bayelsa State Orientation Camp to Abuja on relocation, following the successful completion of their Orientation Course.
In a press statement signed by the NYSC Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the Scheme expressed profound appreciation to all those involved in the search and rescue operation.
NYSC specifically commended the Nigerian Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), Kogi State Vigilante groups and other stakeholders who contributed to the successful recovery of the Corps Members.
According to the Scheme, the professionalism, courage, commitment and coordination displayed by the security agencies during the operation were highly commendable.
The NYSC also acknowledged the support and commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to the safety and welfare of Corps Members across the country.
It said the security agencies were motivated by the President's concern and commitment to ensuring the urgent and successful rescue of the abducted Corps Members.
The Scheme further appreciated the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Minister of Youth Development for their roles in the recovery efforts.
NYSC also thanked the families of the affected Corps Members for their patience and cooperation throughout the period, while commending the media for its professional handling of the incident without compromising the safety of the victims during their captivity.
The management said it was relieved that all the affected Corps Members had been safely recovered and were in high spirits, expressing their eagerness to resume at their various places of primary assignment.
“Their resolute spirit is humbling and instructive,” the NYSC said, adding that it remains committed to supporting them as they recover from the traumatic experience.
The Scheme reiterated its commitment to the safety and welfare of all Corps Members nationwide and said it would continue to collaborate with government and security agencies to strengthen protective measures.
It added that lessons had been learned from the incident and that existing security protocols would be reviewed to prevent a recurrence.
NYSC saluted the courage, sense of duty and patriotism demonstrated by all those involved in the rescue operation.