Seventy-four (74) stranded National Youth Service Corps members have been rescued by troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation Hadin Kai from a likely abduction by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Borno State.
Sani Uba, the Media Information Officer of the Task Force made this disclosure in a statement made available to the public on Thursday.
“The corps members, 36 males and 38 females, were rescued at about 9:05 pm on Tuesday after their vehicles broke down near a known kidnapping hotspot,” Uba said.
“On arrival, troops discovered 74 NYSC members stranded after their vehicles developed mechanical faults.
“The troops immediately rescued them to prevent a likely abduction attempt by Boko Haram or ISWAP elements operating in the area,” the statement added.
The spokesperson further disclosed that rescued corp members are been housed at the Buratai military base as further contingencies are put in place for their safe movement.