Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed that a National Youth Service Corps member, Jennifer Elohor, was assaulted by members of the state security outfit.
The Command, in a statement issued by its Public Relations
Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, on Tuesday, August 19, disclosed that ongoing
investigation into the assault and public stripping of Ms. Elohor by vigilante
members has been hampered due to her failure to appear.
A video that went viral today, August 19, showed the assault
on Ms. Elohor which occured on July 23, 2025.
On the fateful day, a vigilante group identified as Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as Agunechemba Vigilante Group, stormed a lodge and accused corps members of engaging in cybercrime (Yahoo Yahoo).
The corps members were said to have immediate displayed
their uniforms and identity cards, yet, this did not prevent the attack on
Elohor.
The operatives were seen beating the female corps member
despite her cries for help. In the process, her clothes were torn, leaving her
completely exposed as the beating continued.
The assault has sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians condemning the actions of the vigilante group and demanding justice for the victim.
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.”
The Command, however, 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.
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