DSS reveals faces of five suspects arraigned over kidnap of 20 NYSC members

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five suspects before the Imo State High Court over the alleged kidnapping of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.

According to Daily Post, the suspects were arrested during intelligence-led security operations conducted between October 10 and 14, 2026, in Rivers and Abia states.

The suspects were identified as Mohammed Ali, Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu, Ibrahim Jiji and Aminu Haliru.

The victims were abducted on October 1 while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their assigned NYSC orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states.

Security operatives, including DSS personnel, soldiers and police officers, participated in operations targeting the suspected kidnappers.

The 20 prospective corps members and another passenger were rescued on October 7 at Amakohia-Ubi in Owerri West Local Government Area.

They subsequently received medical attention at the DSS hospital in Owerri.

Meanwhile, security agencies are pursuing other suspected gang members who reportedly escaped with gunshot injuries.