NYSC Pulls Out Corps Members from Troubled Benue Community

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State has withdrawn corps members from the volatile Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area due to persistent attacks by suspected armed herders.

This was made known in a statement signed and issued by Yahuza Adamu, Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC in the state, on Thursday.

According to Adamu the withdrawal follows reports of over 20 people killed, including 16 farmers whose bodies were found in River Katsina Ala.

“Since the beginning of incessant attacks on Mbaa Community which shares boundary with the Republic of Cameroon, NYSC withdrew all Corps Members from the area, and has not posted any there till date.

Adamu allayed the fears of parents and guardians, saying, “NYSC Benue State remains vigilant and committed to the welfare of all its Corps Members and promised to continue to work with security agencies to ensure their safety.”

The NYSC has assured parents and guardians that corps members serving in Jato Acka Turan, which is far from the affected community, are safe and not exposed to any security threat.

As Adamu noted, “Hence, all Corps Members serving in Jato Acka Turan, which is far away from the affected community, are not exposed to any security threat.

“In fact, as a matter of policy, NYSC consistently takes proactive steps to mitigate risks and ensure that Corps Members receive the necessary protection at all times.

“We assure parents and guardians that NYSC Benue State remains vigilant and committed to the welfare of all its Corps Members and will continue to work with security agencies to ensure their safety at all times.

“Parents and guardians are encouraged to obtain accurate updates from NYSC official channels.”