By Deborah Nnamdi
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withdrawn corps members from the Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
This comes after suspected armed herders reportedly killed over 20 people, including 16 farmers whose bodies were found in River Katsina-Ala.
In a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday, the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC in Benue, Yahuza Adamu, said corps members were pulled out from the Mbaa community due to incessant attacks on the community.
The statement read: “Since the beginning of incessant attacks on Mbaa Community, which shares a boundary with the Republic of Cameroon, NYSC withdrew all Corps Members from the area and has not posted any there to date.
“Hence, all Corps Members serving in Jato Aka 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.”
He added that the NYSC Kwande Local Government Inspector conducted a headcount of corps members in the area, confirming that all were safe and accounted for.
