# Bombs preventing rescue of kidnapped youths, Nigerian police say

https://mins.news/en/item/86507

- BBC News, 2026-10-05 12:59 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6gqw8jg7k3go?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Nigerian police say drones have located a camp where 19 National Youth Service Corps recruits abducted in Imo state are being held, but suspected homemade bombs are preventing officers from moving in. The kidnappers reportedly demanded 50m naira. The father of one abductee told the BBC he has not eaten for three days from worry.

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