Gunmen had abducted prospective NYSC members along the Owerri-Onitsha Road by Umunoha. This incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. on a Thursday.
The abducted individuals have now been freed, after being held for one week.
Further details about the abduction and release are available from Premium Times, which earlier reported on the incident and its outcome.
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