By Ado Oyeyemi
Twenty prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps and another person abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have regained their freedom.
The victims, who were reportedly kidnapped while travelling on the major highway, were freed on Wednesday, according to Channels Television.
Following their release, the 21 victims were taken to the Department of State Services Hospital in Owerri, where they are currently receiving medical attention.
The development comes after security operatives had intensified efforts to locate and rescue the abducted corps members.
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The identities of the victims and details surrounding their release were not immediately disclosed as of the time of filing this report.
Details later
