The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disclosed that since the beginning of incessant attacks on Mbaa Community in Benue State, which shares boundary with Republic of Cameroon, it has withdrawn all corps members from the area, and has not posted any there till date......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
NYSC in a statement signed by Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations, Yahuza Isa Adamu, on Thursday, stated that the clarification was needed following a story in the media alleging that corps members serving in Jato Aka Turan community, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State are in panic following attacks by armed herdsmen in the area.
The statement added that upon reading the story in the media, the State Coordinator immediately mandated NYSC Kwande Local Government Inspector (LGI), to conduct a head count.
It noted that the head count confirmed that all corps members in the LGA were complete and safe in all locations.
The statement added that all corps members serving in Jato Aka Turan, which is far away from the affected community, are not exposed to any security threat.
It noted that 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.
Part of the statement said, “The attention of the Management of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Benue State Secretariat has been drawn to a news story published online by Sahara Reporters on Wednesday, 19th February 2025, in which it was alleged that Corps Members serving in Jato Aka Turan community, Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State are in panic following attacks by armed herdsmen in the area.
“NYSC in Benue State under the leadership of the State Coordinator, Mrs. Veronica Garba sincerely commends and appreciates Sahara Reporters for its partnership with NYSC, especially in constantly reporting about issues that border on security of Corps members.
“However, while as a patriotic organisation we acknowledge the unfortunate security challenges bedevilling parts of Benue State for some years now, we wish to categorically state that we do not take the issue of security of lives and property of the young Nigerian graduates entrusted into our care on national assignment with levity.
“Accordingly, we have a very robust synergy with all military, paramilitary and security organisations as well as other community leaders in the state, towards ensuring that all Corps Members serving in the state are safe wherever they are posted to.”
The Scheme assured parents and the general public 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,” the statement said.