The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has urged corps members assigned to Borno State as part of the 2021 Batch ‘B’, Stream ll, to avoid booking vehicles at illegal motor parks.

The call was made on Tuesday by Alhaji Nura Umar, the NYSC Coordinator in Borno, during the closing ceremony of the three-week orientation exercise in Katsina.

In response to the deteriorating security situation in Borno, all corps members stationed in the state have been transferred to Katsina for camp.

According to Umar, the call, as well as a message from the NYSC Director General (DG), Brig-Gen Shu’aibu Ibrahim, were necessary to secure the safety of the corps members.

“I would like to reiterate our warning against unauthorized journeys and night trips, because such is a major risk factor for road accidents, as it renders rescue efforts fruitless.

“On this premise, it is now mandatory for all corps members on transit to always cut short their trips from 6: 00 p.m, and pass the night at military barracks and other locations officially designated as safe.

“You are also advised to board vehicles at approved motor parks to avoid falling prey to criminals disguising as commercial vehicle drivers,” he continued.

The Coordinator added that the corps has a very strong working relationship with the union of commercial vehicle drivers in both Borno and Katsina States.

Umar went on to reaffirm NYSC’s commitment to corps members’ security and general well-being, noting that the organization was in constant communication with law enforcement agencies and other relevant parties.

According to him, collaboration with other stakeholders is intended to ensure the protection of corps members while also tackling other critical necessities for a productive service year.

He cautioned, “I advise you to avoid risky engagements, such as staying out late at night, attendance of late-night parties, visitation of dangerous places, and hitching rides with strangers.”

Recall that 898 corps members from the 2021 Batch ‘B’ Stream ll were assigned to Borno for the one-year mandatory youth service requirement.