Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members and another victim abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State have regained their freedom.
The victims were reportedly abducted while travelling along the busy highway, with details of the circumstances surrounding their release yet to emerge.
Following their release, the 21 victims were taken to the Department of State Services Hospital in Owerri for medical attention.
Their rescue comes days after gunmen reportedly abducted the corps members and another person along the road.
Security agencies had launched efforts to locate the victims after the incident, amid concerns over the safety of travellers along the route.
As of the time of filing this report, details of how the victims were rescued and whether any suspects were arrested had not been disclosed.
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The development is expected to provide relief to the families and associates of the abducted corps members, who had been awaiting news of their whereabouts.
Further details on the operation and the condition of the victims are expected from the relevant authorities.
