The Nigerian Army’s 17 Brigade and the Nigeria Police Force carried out a swift joint operation Yesterday that resulted in the successful rescue of two National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) members who had been kidnapped by bandits in the Yargoje community of Kankara local government area in Katsina state.

The Corps members were abducted while traveling from Edo to Katsina state.

Following their rescue, they received immediate medical attention and necessary support to ensure their physical and emotional well-being.

Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, in a statement, said they are currently under the care of the Nigerian Police in Kankara.