The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has withdrawn its corps members from Mbaa community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State due to the ongoing attacks by suspected armed herders.
The decision was made after reports of attacks that resulted in the deaths of over 20 people, including 16 farmers whose bodies were discovered in River Katsina-Ala.
In a statement, the Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations of NYSC in Benue, Yahuza Adamu, confirmed that the corps members were withdrawn to ensure their safety and welfare.
The statement read, “Since the beginning of incessant attacks on Mbaa Community which shares boundary with the Republic of Cameroon, NYSC withdrew all Corps Members from the area, and has not posted any there till date.
“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.”
He reassured parents and guardians that NYSC Benue is committed to protecting its members and is collaborating with security agencies to ensure their safety.
The NYSC also conducted a headcount of corps members in the area and confirmed that all were safe and accounted for.
Corps members serving in Jato Acka Turan, which is far away from the affected community, are not exposed to any security threat.
