kidnapped.”
The ASCSN disclosed that the Ministry of Defence had mobilised its security operatives to take urgent action toward securing the release of the abducted officials.
“We have always advised the Federal Civil Service Commission to conduct promotion examinations in the states instead of compelling public service employees to travel long distances to Abuja,” the statement added.
“The current security situation and deplorable road conditions expose workers to grave risks.”
The union urged the government to decentralise all promotion and verification exercises to minimise the dangers faced by public servants.
It warned that continued neglect of safety concerns could lead to more tragic incidents