The authorities of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Ondo State on Wednesday in Akure has refuted the allegation that some of its corps members serving in the state have been kidnapped.
The Ondo State NYSC Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bankole Simeone who faulted the rumour making the rounds that certain corps members on orientation camp have been kidnapped,said it the handiwork of mischief makers.
He said: “The attention of the NYSC, Ondo State Management has been drawn to news making the rounds and trending on some social media that some corps members have been kidnapped.
“The news is not only false but baseless and unfounded.
“The management through the established procedure can authoritatively tell the general public, especially the parents and guardians not to panic as all corps members serving in all the local governments in the state or those who are currently in camp at Ikare-Akoko are safe, sound and healthy.
“We wish to advise the members of the press and other related agencies to avail themselves the friendly disposition of the State Coordinator, Mrs. Grace Akpabio to verify the authenticity of any report before putting such in public domain.
“So as not to mislead the general public and other stakeholders of the noble Scheme.
“The management has put all machinery and effective measures in place to safeguard the lives of corps members in the state.”
