Niger Coup: NYSC Speaks on Plan to Mobilise Corps Member for War

NYSC Dismisses Rumors of Deploying Corps Members for Niger Coup

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has responded to circulating rumors on social media regarding an alleged plan to send corps members to Niger Republic for military intervention.

In a statement issued by Eddy Megwa, the Director of Press and Public Relations, the NYSC clarified that there is no truth whatsoever in the story.

The scheme categorically denied any intention of deploying corps members to participate in any military activity in Niger Republic or anywhere else.

The circulating video alleging the deployment of corps members for a war to restore democracy in the country is purely false and misleading…[CONTINUE READING HERE]

The NYSC stated that the story was most likely fabricated by the person sharing it, who happens to be a content creator, possibly to generate traffic to their platform.

The NYSC urged the general public, especially corps members and their parents, not to give any credence to the rumor as it is entirely baseless and amounts to criminal misinformation.

Furthermore, the scheme strongly advised content creators and skit makers to refrain from spreading false information that could potentially disrupt the peace and harmony of the nation. The law enforcement agencies are committed to bringing the purveyors of such misinformation to justice.

In conclusion, the NYSC reassures the public that the welfare and safety of corps members are of utmost importance, and the scheme remains dedicated to its core mission of fostering unity and national development among Nigerian youths…[CONTINUE READING HERE]