The Oyo State Governorship Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Sharafadeen Alli, has made passionate appeal for unconditional release of prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members from Oyo State who were abducted in Imo State on Thursday while travelling to the NYSC Orientation Camp in Abia State.
Alli, in a statement on Thursday, described the incident as deeply disturbing, noting that the young graduates were only embarking on their national service and posed no threat to anyone.
“I appeal to those holding these young Nigerians to release them unconditionally. They are innocent graduates, sons and daughters of families who are now living in unbearable pain, fear and anxiety.
“The NYSC was established to promote national unity and integration. These young people should not become victims while answering the call to serve their country,” he said.
The APC governorship candidate expressed solidarity with the affected families, saying he shares their anguish as a parent. He urged security agencies to intensify efforts to locate and rescue the victims safely.
Alli also called for stronger security measures along major inter-state routes, particularly those frequently used by prospective corps members and other travellers, to prevent similar incidents.
He said no Nigerian should have to fear for their life while travelling for education, employment or national service.
“Those responsible must recognise the sanctity of human life and spare these young Nigerians. Their families are waiting for them to return home safely,” Alli added.
He prayed for safe return of all the abducted prospective corps members and urged the affected families to remain calm while security agencies work to secure their release.
