The House of Representatives has condemned the abduction of eight National Youth Corp members in Gasau, Zamfara State while travelling to Sokoto State for national service.
The chairman, House Committee on Youth Development, Martins Esin, made the condemnation while fielding questions from Reporters in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday.
Esin who represents Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urueoffong Oruko Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, described the incident as unfortunate, saying it was wrong to subject young people who obey the call for national service to such traumatising experience, assuring that government is working assiduously towards ensuring their release.
Punch reports that He disclosed that the House of Representatives under the leadership of Rt Hon Tajudeen Abbas was committed to making laws that will guarantee the safety and welfare of Nigerians, including corp members
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