The management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has said that it is currently probing the complicity of a staff member in the death of Miss Victoria Ariyo, a corps member who served in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State.
A statement issued Saturday in Abuja by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs Caroline Embu, described the incident as tragic and deeply disturbing.
In the statement, NYSC said it was cooperating fully with security agencies to unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of the female corps member.
The statement said that the staff member allegedly linked to the incident had been taken into custody, and that investigations by relevant authorities were ongoing without interference from any quarter.
“The management of the NYSC is deeply saddened by the loss of a corps member in Abeokuta, Ogun State, under circumstances currently being investigated by authorities and stakeholders concerned nationwide.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased and pray for the peaceful repose of her soul, asking for strength and comfort in this difficult period.”
She said the scheme maintained a strict code of conduct for both staff and corps members and would not tolerate any form of misconduct or abuse of office under any circumstances
“We assure the public that we are cooperating fully with law enforcement authorities to ensure the truth is established and that justice is served without fear or favour at all times.”
