By Joe Effiong, Uyo
Some National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in Akwa Ibom State have denied the story that they were raped when armed robbers attacked their residence in Uyo in the early hours of Tuesday.
The corps members gave their rebuttal to the allegation when the Akwa Ibom State government officials paid a visit to provide them some succour as well as console them on the unfortunate attack.
The officials led by the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Mr Monday Ebong Uko, who represented Gov. Udom Emmanuel on the visit, reiterated the determination of the administration to ensure the safety of youth corpers serving in the state, describing as false the reports of female corpers being raped during the robbery incident.
He commiserated with the corps members and promised the state government’s commitment to ensuring their safety throughout their stay in Akwa Ibom State
The team said government was doing its best to ensure safety of lives and property of all citizens and residents of the state.