The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, Arusa 1, has confirmed the release of the prospective National Youth Service Corps members who were abducted in Imo state while travelling from Ibadan to the NYSC orientation camp in Abia and Akwa Ibom States.
The victims were abducted in the early hours of Thursday, October 1st, 2026, on their way to the NYSC orientation camp.
Oba Ladoja confirmed their release on Wednesday evening (today) through his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko.
Oloko stated that the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, informed the Olubadan of this development during a telephone conversation.
“The prospective members of the NYSC who were abducted have been released.
Uzodimma, confirmed this in a telephone conversation with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at 5 p.m. today, Wednesday.
It is true. It is good that you want to double-check,” Oloko said.
