By ZAKAA LAZARUS
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has commenced investigation into an alleged involvement of the scheme staff in the death of a corp member in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Scheme spokesperson, Caroline Embu, the Scheme is aware of the news circulating in the media concerning the suspected involvement of a staff member, the scheme wishes to confirm that the matter is currently under investigation by relevant security agencies, and the individual according to the statement has been taken into custody.
The statement reads thus, “The management of the National Youth Service Scheme ( NYSC)
is deeply saddened by the loss of a Corps Member in Ogun State, under circumstances that are currently being investigated.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and pray for the peaceful repose of her soul.
The Scheme is aware of the news circulating in the media concerning the suspected involvement of a staff member. We wish to confirm that the matter is currently under investigation by relevant security agencies, and the individual concerned has been taken into custody.
We wish to use this medium to reiterate that the NYSC maintains a strict code of conduct for its staff and Corps Members and will not condone any act of misconduct or abuse of office. We assure the public that we are cooperating fully with the law enforcement authorities to ensure that the truth is established and that justice is served.
While investigations are ongoing, we urge the public to refrain from speculations and allow due process to take its course.
In the meantime, Management wishes to state, once again, that the welfare, safety, and dignity of our Corps Members remain paramount to the Scheme.
