Soldiers at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp in Yikpata, Kwara State, have instructed corps members to remain in their hostels following reports of suspicious activities near the facility, according to sources familiar with the incident.
The camp, which has reportedly lacked proper fencing for years, has raised security concerns as unauthorized individuals, including herdsmen and locals, are said to move freely in and out of the area.
A corps member, who spoke anonymously, confirmed the development, stating that while camp officials assured them there was no immediate threat, many participants remained uneasy.
“Security personnel advised us, especially female corps members, to stay indoors due to unusual movements near the camp. We weren’t locked in, but we were told not to move around,” the source explained.
Despite the initial alarm, the situation appeared calm by Monday morning. Another insider clarified that while strangers were spotted near the camp, no direct intrusion occurred.
The incident sparked reactions on social media, with some users expressing panic while others dismissed it as a false alarm. One X user claimed their sister reported a possible attack, but another countered that soldiers had only ordered corps members indoors as a precaution.
The unrest comes amid growing security challenges in Kwara State, particularly in rural areas like Edu and Patigi, where recent attacks have heightened fears among residents.
Camp officials have sought to reassure corps members, but concerns persist over the facility’s vulnerability due to inadequate security measures.
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