The Anambra State Government has condemned the assault of a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member by operatives of the Anambra State Vigilante Group in Oba, assuring that justice will be carried out.
Findings by the NYSC revealed that the vigilantes stormed a corps lodge in Oba, Idemili South Local Council, accusing the occupants of engaging in illegal activities, an allegation that has not been substantiated.
During the operation, corps member Edema Elohor Jennifer (AN/24C/0626), who was visiting the lodge at the time, was physically assaulted.
Reacting, the Anambra State Government, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, condemned the attack on the corps member.
“We are appalled by the disturbing video being circulated online showing a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) being assaulted and harassed by members of Operation Udo Ga-Achi,” Mefor said.
“We strongly condemn this act of violence and harassment on these young Nigerians, who are serving their country with dedication and patriotism.
“The government maintains that the Anambra security outfits, Agunechemba and Operation Udo Ga-Achi, were a child of necessity established by the Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025 to maintain law and order, not to perpetrate violence and intimidation; the government equally notes that the two security outfits have commendably maintained law and order in the state since their introduction on January 18, 2025.”
Mefor said any form of assault perpetrated by any member of the security outfits is outside their code of conduct, and all those involved, particularly in the incident under reference, will face the full weight of the law.
The government reassured members of the public, particularly Youth Corps members in Anambra for their national service, that they have nothing to fear from the state’s security outfits – Agunechemba and Operation Udo Ga-Achi — and should go about their lawful activities without fear.
“The government wishes to appreciate the steps taken by the police and Operation Udo Ga-Achi so far by arresting those involved in the assault and urges the victims to cooperate with the police and the leadership of Operation Udo Ga-Achi to ensure speedy dispensation of justice on the matter,” Mefor said.
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