A National Youth Service Corps member has reportedly been killed during a robbery incident in Abuja after being caught in crossfire.
The incident is said to have occurred during a suspected armed robbery attack. Eyewitness accounts indicate that gunshots were fired during the operation.
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme involves young graduates serving across Nigeria for one year. Corps members are often deployed outside their home states.
Security concerns have been raised in recent years regarding the safety of corps members. Incidents involving robbery and violent crime have occasionally affected participants.
Residents in the area said the robbery caused panic. Many people reportedly fled as gunshots were heard.
