NYSC Relocates Orientation Camp Amidst Insecurity in Plateau State

NYSC Relocates Orientation Camp Amidst Insecurity in Plateau State

By: Zidon Alexander

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Plateau state has temporarily relocated its orientation camp ahead of the 2023 Batch B stream one that will resume in July.

Eddy Mugwan NYSC Director of Press and Public Relations said, the new temporal NYSC camp orientation camp is at Waye Foundation by Buken Academy, Doi Du, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Even though Mr. Mugwan did not disclosed reasons for the relocation , NEWSng deducted that the rising insecurity in Mangu where the permanent orientation camp is located prompt the relocation.

Since June after the 2023 general elections communities in Mangu have continued to face attacks which has been described as “genocide’ by Governor Caleb Mutfwang . Over 20000 people have been displaced by the attacks and more than 20 deaths have been recorded according to findings.

Governor Mutfwand have already imposed 24 hours curfew twice in the affected local government to restore peace and security ,banning movements except essential workers.

Shortly after the last curfew was declared in Mangu local government, Operation Safe Haven, a special joint task force in the state temporarily relocated their Base to Mangu. Abdusalam Abubakar commander of operation safe Haven said ” we will stay here until we stabilized the situation, the Governor is disturbed by the insecurity and that is why I am personally here to lead my troops “. He lamented.

NYSC Relocates Orientation Camp Amidst Insecurity in Plateau State