TOH edition: Friday, 9 October 2026 · Humanity & Society
A chance to reclaim their lives: 20 abducted graduates regain freedom and reach Ibadan
Reported by Vanguard Nigeria
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Twenty prospective National Youth Service Corps members have arrived in Ibadan after regaining their freedom seven days after their abduction. They were taken to Department of State Services headquarters for debriefing, where representatives of their parents were allowed access.
Their return offers a concrete reason for relief and the possibility of rebuilding their interrupted lives, without suggesting the wider kidnapping threat has ended.
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