The administration of the Nationwide Youth Service Corps has denied stories on blogs and social media {that a} corps member, Mamudo Obaje, was killed by bandits whereas on his means from Kaduna to Katsina for month-to-month biometric clearance.
NYSC Director of Press and Public Relations, Eddy Megwa, in an announcement on Tuesday, described the report as “false however a figment of the baseless creativeness of the mischievous author” whereas clarifying that Obaje died in a automotive accident at Gayaza in Kankia . Native Authorities Space of Katsina State on January 4, 2024, whereas touring from Kaduna to Katsina
The assertion learn: “The eye of the administration of the Nationwide Youth Service Corps has been drawn to a trending story within the social media house {that a} corps member was killed by bandits whereas on his means from Kaduna to Katsina for the month-to-month biometric clearance. From all indications it seems that the story just isn’t true, however a figment of the baseless creativeness of the mischievous author, who wished to trigger pointless unrest among the many public.
“To set the document straight, Corps Member Mamudo Sa'idu Obaje KT/23B/1153, who was serving on the Authorities Ladies' Faculty, Katsina, was on transit from Kaduna to Katsina on Thursday, January 4, 2024 and was concerned in a bike accident in Gayaza in Kankia LGA of Katsina State together with different passengers.”
Megwa stated two different passengers within the automobile died within the crash, including that the NYSC was in mourning over the incident and had commiserated with the household of the deceased.
He referred to as on bloggers to confirm stories and at all times attempt to be factual to keep away from pointless alarm in society.
In one other growth, the NYSC has commiserated with the household of the late Mr. Suleiman Ibrahim, who handed away on January 5, 2024.
Ibrahim was the Coordinator of the NYSC in Edo State.
Throughout his condolence go to to the residence of the deceased in Abuja on Monday, the Director Common of the NYSC, Brigadier Common Yusha’u Ahmed, described Ibrahim’s loss of life as “an amazing loss to the NYSC”, and prayed for the repose of his soul, and the power of the household to bear the loss.
“Please settle for our honest condolences on behalf of the NYSC employees and corps members throughout the nation. What a heavy loss. An ideal gentleman, might your light soul relaxation in excellent peace. We, the NYSC household, will miss you,” the DG stated.
Whereas talking on behalf of the household, elder brother of the deceased, Mr. Hamidu Ali appreciated the administration of NYSC for the go to.
