The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria has appealed to the Defence Ministry to intensify efforts toward securing the release of the last two directors still in captivity after six officials were kidnapped recently.
The National President, Shehu Mohammed, and Secretary-General, Joshua Apebo, commended security operatives for rescuing four directors serving at the Command Day Secondary School in Ojo, Lagos, who were abducted on November 10, 2025, along the Kaba-Lokoja highway while travelling to Abuja for promotion examinations.
The rescued officials include Mrs Helen Ezeakor, Mrs Ladoye C. A., Mrs Ngozi Ibeziakor and Mrs Essien Catherine, while Mrs Emeribe C. A. and Mrs Onwuzurike J. A. remain missing. The association disclosed that those rescued are currently undergoing medical observation following their ordeal.
The ASCSN leaders reiterated their longstanding call for the Federal Government to decentralise examination and verification exercises for public service employees, stressing that holding such activities in the states would reduce the security risks workers face when travelling long distances to Abuja. They emphasised that decentralisation would help protect workers and prevent similar incidents in the future.
They also commended President Bola Tinubu for strengthening ongoing efforts aimed at curbing insecurity across the country.
