The Nigeria Police Force has intensified the search for 20 prospective NYSC members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Imo State.
In a statement, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, announced the deployment of DIG Operations, Shehu Umar Nadada, and two Commissioners of Police to coordinate the rescue mission.
The team has conducted an on-the-spot assessment, reviewed personnel deployment and strengthened intelligence-led efforts to track the abductors.
Additional tactical teams and operational assets have been deployed to strategic locations in collaboration with other security agencies.
The DIG Operations assured that the operation will continue until all victims are safely rescued and the perpetrators apprehended.
He urged the public to remain calm and provide credible information that could aid the rescue operation.