Standup9ja: Kidnap, NYSC warns corps members to be security
conscious
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps,
Brig. Gen. Sulaimon Kazaure, has asked corps members in
Lagos State to be
security conscious.
He spoke during his visitation to the NYSC orientation camp
at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, on Sunday.
The warning came barely 72 hours after the kidnap of six
pupils at Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, near Epe, with the abductors
demanding N1bn ransom.
During the visitation, the DG toured the hostels, clinic
and kitchen of the camp in a bid to ascertain the welfare of the corps members.
He said, “Avoid shortcut in anything you do and act gently
as corps members. You should avoid sharp practices and understand the dos and
don’ts of your host community. Avoid unnecessary journey, night parties and
never walk alone to obscure places. Walk in groups and always be security
conscious.
“Wherever you are posted, your welfare and security are my
top priority. If you have any challenge, kindly put a call through for
assistance.”
He asked the corps members to use their service year’s
opportunity to contribute to the development of the country.
The Lagos Coordinator of the NYSC, Mr. Mohammed Momoh, said
proper arrangements had been made to cater to fasting Muslim corps members.
According to him, their meals are prepared separately from
others.
Addressing the 2,577 corps members mobilised to Lagos State
at their swearing-in ceremony, Momoh asked them to contribute positively to the
development of Lagos State.
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