The Management of the National Youth Service Corps regrets to announce the loss of a Corps member Okonta Dumebi Samuel (RV/15B/5539) during the re-run elections held in Rivers State at the weekend.
Corps member Okonta Samuel, who until his demise served at GCSS Ukpeliede, was shot dead by some unknown gunmen in Ahoada West Local Government Area.
The murder of this patriotic young man, who was an orphan, is primitive, barbaric, and ungodly; and should be strongly condemned by all well-meaning Nigerians.
The NYSC shall work with relevant agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of this heinous act are fished out and made to face the full wrath of the law.
Youth Corper attacked in AWELGA by Hon. Asita the APC Deputy Governor Aspirant & APC thugs is dead. #RiversReRun pic.twitter.com/buhzpX1MQY
— #VoteAndStay (@voteandstay) March 21, 2016
We consider Okonta Samuel’s death as a great loss, not only to his immediate family, but also to all of us in the NYSC family and the entire nation.
May the Almighty God grant him eternal rest, and give his immediate family and the rest of us the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Meanwhile, two other Corps members that were with the deceased at the time of the incident escaped from the scene through the help of security agents.
We also wish to inform that another Corps member Anana Aniekan Udoetor (RV/15B/5537), who was earlier reported missing, has been found and is hale and hearty.
Signed:
Management
