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KOKO Business · 19 Oct 2026

Corps Member Shares Kidnapping Account After NYSC Abduction

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Ibi Bemdoo Philip, a corps member, described his abduction on September 30th in Edo State while en route to his NYSC orientation camp in Akure, Ondo State. He recounted the torture he endured and how he regained freedom after a ransom was paid, sharing this account in a Facebook post.

Philip's journey to begin his NYSC program turned into a harrowing experience, as he was the sole corps member traveling to Akure for orientation while others went to Ibadan for personal business. His testimony highlights the ordeal from the Valley of Death to a testimony of life, emphasizing God's faithfulness.