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Imo NYSC Abduction: Bus Driver Identifies Five Suspects In Court

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The driver of the bus conveying 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted in Imo State on Independence Day, has identified five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) as members of the alleged kidnapping gang. According to The Guardian,

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Imo NYSC Abduction: Bus Driver Identifies Five Suspects In Court. The driver of the bus conveying 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted in Imo State on Independence Day, has identified five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) as members of the alleged kidnapping gang. According to The Guardian, Covered by 1 publications. TVC News: Imo NYSC Abduction: Bus Driver Identifies Five Suspects In Court.

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  1. TVC News Nigeria Imo NYSC Abduction: Bus Driver Identifies Five Suspects In Court The driver of the bus conveying 20 prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), who were abducted in Imo State on Independence Day, has identified five suspects arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) as members of the alleged kidnapping gang. According to The Guardian, 2 h ago · Tier 3

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