* Management Reaffirms Commitment To Welfare, Safety, and Dignity of Corps Members, As Investigation Continues
By Celestine Okafor (Editor-in-chief)
The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has expressed deep sadness over the recent death of a Corps Member in Abeokuta, Ogun State, South West, Nigeria.
The victim, identified as Victoria Ariyo, died in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of alleged complications arising from an abortion procedure.
It was further gathered that an NYSC official, reportedly in a romantic relationship with the deceased, had been taken into custody, although authorities have yet to officially confirm the circumstances surrounding her death.
The NYSC management in a statement on Saturday by its Director, Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, said the Corp is deeply saddened by her death and extend it's "heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and pray for the peaceful repose of her soul".
The NYSC also said 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". NNL.
