Police React As Armed Vigilantes Assault, Strip Female NYSC Member in Anambra

• The police have reacted after a corps member was brutally assaulted by members of the state security outfit
• The Anambra state police command spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the incident in a statement and explained how the NYSC member has hindered the investigation process but revealed the suspects have been identified and arrested
• The police spoke after the Anambra state government, led by Charles Soludo, condemned the incident and disclosed its next action

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The Anambra state police command has confirmed the assault on a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, identified as Jennifer Elobor, by members of the state security outfit.

Police speak on victim's disregard for probe

The police stated that the ongoing investigation into the assault and public stripping of Elobor by vigilante members has been hampered due to her failure to appear.

The command revealed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 19, signed by its public relations officer, Tochukwu Ikenga.

Legit.ng reported that a disturbing video went viral on Tuesday, August 19, showing the armed operatives storming a corps members’ lodge, accusing occupants of being internet fraudsters despite their NYSC identification and uniforms.

In the video, Elobor was beaten repeatedly, her clothes torn in the process, leaving her exposed.

Police: Any such misconduct will not be tolerated

As reported by The Punch, the state police command disclosed that the suspects involved have been identified and arrested.

The statement read:

“The Command notes that the alleged victim’s unavailability has temporarily stalled the ongoing investigative process.”

However, the command reiterated that assault in any form remains a criminal offence under the Nigerian Law and that it reserves the right to take necessary legal action to aid the court proceedings while waiting for the victim.

“The Command hereby reassures Corps members serving across the State of its unwavering commitment to their protection, urging them to always report incidents of harassment, intimidation, or abuse for prompt intervention.

“The Command further cautions vigilante groups and other quasi-security outfits against acts of brutality or abuse of authority, warning that any such misconduct will not be condoned,” the statement added.

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Soludo takes action over assault against corps member

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Anambra state government has condemned the assault on a NYSC member, Jennifer Elobor, by operatives of the state security outfit.

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, the Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, described the assault as “unfortunate and unacceptable.”

He confirmed that the operatives had been arrested and detained, pending preliminary investigations.