{"id":149220,"date":"2025-11-13T11:54:45","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:54:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=149220"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:54:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T10:54:45","slug":"ohcsf-expresses-deep-concern-over-abduction-of-civil-servants-in-kogi-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepublicpulse.ng\/?p=149220","title":{"rendered":"OHCSF Expresses Deep Concern Over Abduction of Civil Servants in Kogi State."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OHCSF Expresses Deep Concern Over Abduction of Civil Servants in Kogi State.<\/p>\n<p>The Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) has received with deep concern the distressing news of the abduction of some Civil Servants around Kabba in Kogi State while travelling to Abuja to participate in the ongoing Computer-Based Test (CBT) promotion examinations conducted by the Federal Civil Service Commission.<\/p>\n<p>The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther on behalf of the entire Federal Civil Service and the wider Public Service family, expresses heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with the abducted officers, their families, and colleagues across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this most difficult time, and we join all well-meaning Nigerians in fervent prayers for their safe and speedy release.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement by OHCSF&#8217;s Director of Information and Public Relations, Mrs Eno Olotu, the HCSF expresses confidence in the ability of the security agencies to ensure the swift and safe rescue of the abducted Civil Servants.<\/p>\n<p>While urging Civil Servants and the general public to remain calm and vigilant, Mrs. Walson-Jack reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Federal Civil Service to the welfare, safety, and well-being of its workforce.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe stand together as one Civil Service family \u2014 united in faith, hope, and solidarity- praying earnestly for the safe return of our colleagues. Their safety and well-being remain our utmost priority.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OHCSF Expresses Deep Concern Over Abduction of Civil Servants in Kogi State. 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